CVE-2025-20796

In imgsys, there is a possible out of bounds write 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 needed for exploitation. Patch ID: ALPS10314745; Issue ID: MSV-5553.

CVSS v3 7.8 HIGH

7.8^/10

CVSS v3 : HIGH

Vector :

Exploitability : 1.8 / Impact : 5.9

Attack Vector LOCAL

Attack Complexity LOW

Privileges Required LOW

User Interaction NONE

Confidentiality Impact HIGH

Integrity Impact HIGH

Availability Impact HIGH

Scope UNCHANGED

References

Link	Resource
https://corp.mediatek.com/product-security-bulletin/January-2026	Vendor Advisory

Configurations

Configuration 1 (hide)

AND

cpe:2.3:o:google:android:15.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

OR	cpe:2.3:h:mediatek:mt6989:-:::::::*
	cpe:2.3:h:mediatek:mt8796:-:::::::*
	cpe:2.3:h:mediatek:mt8893:-:::::::*

History

30 Sep 2026, 23:10

Type	Values Removed	Values Added
Summary		(es) En imgsys, existe una posible escritura fuera de límites debido a una validación de entrada incorrecta. Esto podría conducir a una escalada local de privilegios si un actor malintencionado ya ha obtenido el privilegio de Sistema. Se requiere interacción del usuario para su explotación. ID del parche: ALPS10314745; ID del problema: MSV-5553.

Information

Published : 2026-01-06 02:15

Updated : 2026-10-07 10:10

NVD link : CVE-2025-20796

Mitre link : CVE-2025-20796

CVE.ORG link : CVE-2025-20796

JSON object : View

Products Affected

mediatek

mt6989
mt8796
mt8893

google

android

CWE

CWE-1285

Improper Validation of Specified Index, Position, or Offset in Input

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