CVE-2025-20788

Description

In GPU pdma, there is a possible memory corruption due to a missing permission check. This could lead to local denial of service with no additional execution privileges needed. User interaction is needed for exploitation. Patch ID: ALPS10117735; Issue ID: MSV-4539.

CVSS v3.1 Score

4.4

MEDIUM

CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:N/I:L/A:L

Weakness Type (CWE)

CWE-1262 CWE-1262

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions
google	android	All
mediatek	mt6991	All
mediatek	mt8196	All

References

Advisories & Patches

https://corp.mediatek.com/product-security-bulletin/December-2025

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2025-20788? +

In GPU pdma, there is a possible memory corruption due to a missing permission check. This could lead to local denial of service with no additional execution privileges needed. User interaction is needed for exploitation. Patch ID: ALPS10117735; Issue ID: MSV-4539. It has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 4.4 (MEDIUM).

How severe is CVE-2025-20788? +

CVE-2025-20788 has a CVSS v3.1 score of 4.4 out of 10, rated MEDIUM. This is a medium-severity vulnerability that should be remediated as part of regular maintenance.

What products are affected by CVE-2025-20788? +

CVE-2025-20788 affects products from google, mediatek, specifically: android, mt6991, mt8196. Check the affected products table above for specific version ranges.

How do I check if I'm vulnerable to CVE-2025-20788? +

You can use Secably's free Website Scanner to check your website for known vulnerabilities. For infrastructure scanning, use the Port Scanner to identify exposed services that may be affected. Check the vendor advisories linked above for specific patch and version information.

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