CVE-2025-20705

Name: CVE-2025-20705
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2025-09-01T06:15:34.8+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 7.8/10EPSS 0.09%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2025-20705 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.8/10 on the CVSS scale. In monitor_hang, there is a possible memory corruption due to use after free. This could lead to local escalation of privilege if a malicious actor has already obtained the System privilege. EPSS estimates a 0.09% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

In monitor_hang, there is a possible memory corruption due to use after free. This could lead to local escalation of privilege if a malicious actor has already obtained the System privilege. User interaction is not needed for exploitation. Patch ID: ALPS09989078; Issue ID: MSV-3964.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

7.8/10

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

EPSS Probability

0.09%

0.5th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-416

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Linuxfoundation	Yocto	2.6
Google	Android	13.0
Google	Android	14.0
Google	Android	15.0
Google	Android	16.0
Openwrt	Openwrt	19.07.0
Openwrt	Openwrt	21.02.0

References

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

Timeline

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2025-20705?

How severe is CVE-2025-20705?

CVE-2025-20705 has a CVSS score of 7.8/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.09% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2025-20705?

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