CVE-2025-20657
Using MT6765, MT6768, MT6781, MT6789, MT6833, MT6853, MT6877, MT6885, MT8768, MT8771, MT8781, MT8786, MT8791T by MediaTek, Inc.?
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Description
In vdec, there is a possible permission bypass due to improper input validation. 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: ALPS09486425; Issue ID: MSV-2609.
Affected
Our own answer: ranges merged, affected separated from platform-only, with confidence and review flags.
Remediation
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Patch and advisory references
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CVSS
- Attack Vector
- LOCAL
- Complexity
- LOW
- Privileges
- HIGH
- User Interaction
- NONE
- Scope
- UNCHANGED
- Confidentiality
- HIGH
- Integrity
- HIGH
- Availability
- HIGH
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