CVE-2025-20648: mt2718 Out-of-bounds Read — Fix

Description

In apu, there is a possible out of bounds read due to a missing bounds check. This could lead to local information disclosure with no additional execution privileges needed. User interaction is not needed for exploitation. Patch ID: ALPS09456673; Issue ID: MSV-2584.

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CVSS v3.1 Score

5.5

MEDIUM

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

Weakness Type (CWE)

CWE-125 Out-of-bounds Read

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions
google	android	All
google	android	All
google	android	All
mediatek	mt2718	All
mediatek	mt6879	All
mediatek	mt6989	All
mediatek	mt8196	All
mediatek	mt8370	All
mediatek	mt8390	All
mediatek	mt8395	All
mediatek	mt8673	All
mediatek	mt8678	All

References

Advisories & Patches

https://corp.mediatek.com/product-security-bulletin/March-2025

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2025-20648? +

In apu, there is a possible out of bounds read due to a missing bounds check. This could lead to local information disclosure with no additional execution privileges needed. User interaction is not needed for exploitation. Patch ID: ALPS09456673; Issue ID: MSV-2584. It has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 5.5 (MEDIUM).

How severe is CVE-2025-20648? +

CVE-2025-20648 has a CVSS v3.1 score of 5.5 out of 10, rated MEDIUM. This is a medium-severity vulnerability that should be remediated as part of regular maintenance.

What products are affected by CVE-2025-20648? +

CVE-2025-20648 affects products from google, mediatek, specifically: android, mt2718, mt6879, mt6989, mt8196, mt8370, mt8390, mt8395, mt8673, mt8678. Check the affected products table above for specific version ranges.

How do I check if I'm vulnerable to CVE-2025-20648? +

You can use Secably's free Website Scanner to check your website for known vulnerabilities. For infrastructure scanning, use the Port Scanner to identify exposed services that may be affected. Check the vendor advisories linked above for specific patch and version information.

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