What is CVE-2025-20766?

CVE-2025-20766 is a high-severity vulnerability in Google Android, classified under CWE-457. CVSS score: 7.8/10. Published 2025-12-02.

How severe is CVE-2025-20766?

High severity. CVSS v3 base score is 7.8 out of 10.

Vulnerability in Google Android

CVE-2025-20766

In display, there is a possible memory corruption due to improper input validation. This could lead to local escalation of privilege if a malicious actor has already obtained the System privilege. User interaction is not needed for exploit…

EPSS: 0.001 (0.1th percentile) — read the EPSS interpretation.

CVSS v3 metric

CVSS v3 base score 7.8 (High). Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H.

Affected products

Google Android — versions 14.0, 15.0, 16.0
Mediatek Mt2718
Mediatek Mt6739
Mediatek Mt6761
Mediatek Mt6765
Mediatek Mt6768
Mediatek Mt6781
Mediatek Mt6789
Mediatek Mt6833
Mediatek Mt6835

Weakness classification (CWE)

CWE-457

References

security@mediatek.com (Vendor Advisory)

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2025-20766?: CVE-2025-20766 is a high-severity vulnerability in Google Android, classified under CWE-457. CVSS score: 7.8/10. Published 2025-12-02.
How severe is CVE-2025-20766?: High severity. CVSS v3 base score is 7.8 out of 10.