How severe is CVE-2025-20788?

CVE-2025-20788 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 4.4, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity low, and availability low.

Is CVE-2025-20788 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-2025-20788?

CVE-2025-20788 affects Google Android. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2025-20788?

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

Does CVE-2025-20788 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2025-20788 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2025-200147.

When was CVE-2025-20788 published?

CVE-2025-20788 was published on 2025-12-02 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2025-20788

CVE-2025-20788 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Google Android with a CVSS 3.x base score of 4.4. 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-1262.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 4.4)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (1st percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2025-200147
Weakness: CWE-1262
Affected product: Google Android
Published: 2025-12-02
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

In GPU pdma, there is a possible memory corruption due to a missing permission check. This could lead to local denial of service with no additional execution privileges needed. User interaction is needed for exploitation. Patch ID: ALPS10117735; Issue ID: MSV-4539.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2025-20788?: In GPU pdma, there is a possible memory corruption due to a missing permission check. This could lead to local denial of service with no additional execution privileges needed. User interaction is needed for exploitation. Patch ID: ALPS10117735; Issue ID: MSV-4539.
How severe is CVE-2025-20788?: CVE-2025-20788 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 4.4, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity low, and availability low.
Is CVE-2025-20788 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-2025-20788?: CVE-2025-20788 affects Google Android. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2025-20788?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
Does CVE-2025-20788 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2025-20788 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2025-200147.
When was CVE-2025-20788 published?: CVE-2025-20788 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 (1)

cpe:2.3:o:google:android:15.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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