CVE-2025-20740

Name: CVE-2025-20740
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2025-11-04T07:15:44.14+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

MEDIUMCVSS 4.7/10EPSS 0.09%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2025-20740 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 4.7/10 on the CVSS scale. In wlan STA driver, there is a possible out of bounds read due to a race condition. This could lead to local information disclosure with User execution privileges needed. EPSS estimates a 0.09% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

In wlan STA driver, there is a possible out of bounds read due to a race condition. This could lead to local information disclosure with User execution privileges needed. User interaction is not needed for exploitation. Patch ID: WCNCR00435337; Issue ID: MSV-4036.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

4.7/10

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

EPSS Probability

0.09%

0.4th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-367

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Mediatek	Software Development Kit	<= 3.7

References

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

Timeline

Published: Nov 4, 2025
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Analyzed

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2025-20740?

How severe is CVE-2025-20740?

CVE-2025-20740 has a CVSS score of 4.7/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.09% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2025-20740?

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