CVE-2025-20661
CVE-2025-20661 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Mediatek Mt9972 with a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.7. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-125.
Key facts
- Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 6.7)
- EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (1st percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2025-9959
- Weakness: CWE-125
- Affected product: Mediatek Mt9972
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
In PlayReady TA, there is a possible out of bounds read due to a missing bounds check. 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: DTV04436357; Issue ID: MSV-3185.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2025-20661?
- In PlayReady TA, there is a possible out of bounds read due to a missing bounds check. 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: DTV04436357; Issue ID: MSV-3185.
- How severe is CVE-2025-20661?
- CVE-2025-20661 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.7, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires high privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
- Is CVE-2025-20661 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (1st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2025-20661?
- CVE-2025-20661 primarily affects Mediatek Mt9972. In total, 3 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2025-20661?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
- Does CVE-2025-20661 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?
- Yes. CVE-2025-20661 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2025-9959.
- When was CVE-2025-20661 published?
- CVE-2025-20661 was published on 2025-04-07 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
Affected products (3)
- cpe:2.3:o:google:android:12.0:-:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:google:android:14.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:h:mediatek:mt9972:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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