How severe is CVE-2025-20759?

CVE-2025-20759 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.5, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity none, and availability high.

Is CVE-2025-20759 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (33rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2025-20759?

CVE-2025-20759 primarily affects Mediatek Nr15. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2025-20759?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.

Does CVE-2025-20759 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2025-20759 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2025-200170.

When was CVE-2025-20759 published?

CVE-2025-20759 was published on 2025-12-02 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2025-20759

CVE-2025-20759 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Mediatek Nr15 with a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.5. 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 6.5)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (33rd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2025-200170
Weakness: CWE-125
Affected product: Mediatek Nr15
Published: 2025-12-02
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

In Modem, there is a possible out of bounds read due to a missing bounds check. This could lead to remote denial of service, if a UE has connected to a rogue base station controlled by the attacker, with no additional execution privileges needed. User interaction is not needed for exploitation. Patch ID: MOLY01673760; Issue ID: MSV-4650.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2025-20759?: In Modem, there is a possible out of bounds read due to a missing bounds check. This could lead to remote denial of service, if a UE has connected to a rogue base station controlled by the attacker, with no additional execution privileges needed. User interaction is not needed for exploitation. Patch ID: MOLY01673760; Issue ID: MSV-4650.
How severe is CVE-2025-20759?: CVE-2025-20759 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.5, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity none, and availability high.
Is CVE-2025-20759 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (33rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2025-20759?: CVE-2025-20759 primarily affects Mediatek Nr15. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2025-20759?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
Does CVE-2025-20759 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2025-20759 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2025-200170.
When was CVE-2025-20759 published?: CVE-2025-20759 was published on 2025-12-02 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

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

Affected products (2)

cpe:2.3:o:mediatek:nr15:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:mediatek:nr16:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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