CVE-2025-20744 | Vulnetix

CVE-2025-20744 PUBLISHED CVSS 4.2 MEDIUM

Reported by mediatek · Published November 4, 2025

In pda, there is a possible escalation of privilege 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: ALPS10127160; Issue ID: MSV-4542.

Risk scores

CVSS 3.1

4.2

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

Affected products

Vendor	Product	Versions
MediaTek, Inc.	MT6899, MT6991, MT8793	Android 13.0, 14.0, 15.0, 16.0
MediaTek, Inc.	MT6899, MT6991, MT8793	Android 13.0, 14.0, 15.0, 16.0

Timeline

Nov 4, 2025 EPSS Score (30 in total, the first dated here)
Nov 4, 2025 Coalition ESS Score (10 in total, the first dated here)
Nov 4, 2025 CVE Published
Nov 4, 2025 PoC Published
Nov 4, 2025 CVE Updated
Apr 1, 2026 Security Advisory

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