CVE-2025-20666

Name: CVE-2025-20666
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2025-05-05T03:15:21.94+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 7.5/10EPSS 0.68%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2025-20666 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.5/10 on the CVSS scale. In Modem, there is a possible system crash due to an uncaught exception. This could lead to remote denial of service, if a UE has connected to a rogue base station controlled by the attacker, with no additional execution privileges needed. EPSS estimates a 0.68% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

In Modem, there is a possible system crash due to an uncaught exception. This could lead to remote denial of service, if a UE has connected to a rogue base station controlled by the attacker, with no additional execution privileges needed. User interaction is not needed for exploitation. Patch ID: MOLY00650610; Issue ID: MSV-2933.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

7.5/10

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

EPSS Probability

0.68%

47.7th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-617

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Mediatek	Nr15	All versions

References

https://corp.mediatek.com/product-security-bulletin/May-2025Vendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: May 5, 2025
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2025-20666?

How severe is CVE-2025-20666?

CVE-2025-20666 has a CVSS score of 7.5/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.68% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2025-20666?

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