CVE-2025-20704

Name: CVE-2025-20704
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2025-09-01T06:15:34.63+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 8/10EPSS 0.29%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2025-20704 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 8/10 on the CVSS scale. In Modem, there is a possible out of bounds write due to a missing bounds check. This could lead to remote escalation of privilege, if a UE has connected to a rogue base station controlled by the attacker, with no additional execution privileges needed. EPSS estimates a 0.29% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

In Modem, there is a possible out of bounds write due to a missing bounds check. This could lead to remote escalation of privilege, if a UE has connected to a rogue base station controlled by the attacker, with no additional execution privileges needed. User interaction is needed for exploitation. Patch ID: MOLY01516959; Issue ID: MSV-3502.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

8/10

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

EPSS Probability

0.29%

20.1th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-787

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Mediatek	Nr17	All versions
Mediatek	Nr17r	All versions

References

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

Timeline

Published: Sep 1, 2025
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2025-20704?

How severe is CVE-2025-20704?

CVE-2025-20704 has a CVSS score of 8/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.29% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2025-20704?

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