CVE-2023-20725

Name: CVE-2023-20725
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2023-06-06T13:15:11.937+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

MEDIUMCVSS 6.7/10EPSS 0.09%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2023-20725 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 6.7/10 on the CVSS scale. In preloader, there is a possible out of bounds write due to a missing bounds check. This could lead to local escalation of privilege with System execution privileges needed. EPSS estimates a 0.09% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

In preloader, there is a possible out of bounds write due to a missing bounds check. This could lead to local escalation of privilege with System execution privileges needed. User interaction is not needed for exploitation. Patch ID: ALPS07734004 / ALPS07874358 (For MT6880, MT6890, MT6980, MT6990 only); Issue ID: ALPS07734004 / ALPS07874358 (For MT6880, MT6890, MT6980, MT6990 only).

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

6.7/10

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

EPSS Probability

0.09%

0.7th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Rdkcentral	Rdk-B	2022q3
Google	Android	12.0
Google	Android	13.0
Openwrt	Openwrt	19.07.0
Openwrt	Openwrt	21.02.0

References

https://corp.mediatek.com/product-security-bulletin/June-2023Vendor Advisory
https://corp.mediatek.com/product-security-bulletin/June-2023Vendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Jun 6, 2023
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2023-20725?

How severe is CVE-2023-20725?

CVE-2023-20725 has a CVSS score of 6.7/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.09% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2023-20725?

Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

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Source: NVD / NIST