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CVE-2025-20707VulnerabilityPublished Updated

CVE-2025-20707: MediaTek MT2718, MT6853, MT6877, MT6893, MT6899, MT6991, MT8196, MT8676, MT8678, MT8775, MT8786, MT8788E, MT8791T, MT8792, MT8796, MT8883, MT8893 · Use After Free

Affects MediaTek MT2718, MT6853, MT6877, MT6893, MT6899, MT6991, MT8196, MT8676, MT8678, MT8775, MT8786, MT8788E, MT8791T, MT8792, MT8796, MT8883, MT8893Source CVE Database V5

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Not known to be exploited · CVSS 6.7 Medium.

Data as of 26 Oct 2026, 06:26 UTC

CVSS 3.1 base score
6.7Medium
How severe the flaw is on the 0–10 CVSS scale.
EPSS
0.09% chance of exploitation in 30 days – higher than 0% of CVEsExploit Prediction Scoring System: the likelihood attackers will use this flaw soon.
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Exploitation evidence

  1. Disclosed: evidence found.

    CVE published 1 Sep 2025

  2. Detectable: no evidence on record.

    No public nuclei template indexed

  3. Weaponised: no evidence on record.

    No public exploit code indexed in Metasploit or Exploit-DB

  4. Exploited in the wild: no evidence on record.

    Not in CISA KEV and no source reports exploitation

  5. Observed by OffSeq Mirage: no evidence on record.

    No attack traffic recorded by OffSeq Mirage sensors

A missing step is not evidence of safety. Sources: cve.org (opens in a new tab), the Metasploit, Exploit-DB and nuclei-templates index as of 2026-10-26.

What to do

Affected software

ProductAffectedFixed in
MediaTek, Inc. MT2718, MT6853, MT6877, MT6893, MT6899, MT6991, MT8196, MT8676, MT8678, MT8775, MT8786, MT8788E, MT8791T, MT8792, MT8796, MT8883, MT8893Affected
  • =14.0
  • =15.0
Fixed in–

AI-suggested

To mitigate CVE-2025-20707, organizations and device users should apply vendor-provided patches as soon as they become available, specifically the update identified by Patch ID ALPS09924201. Until patches are deployed, it is critical to limit local access to devices, as exploitation requires System-level privileges. Employ strict access controls and monitor for unusual privilege escalations or system behavior indicative of exploitation attempts. Device manufacturers and integrators should prioritize firmware and OS updates for affected MediaTek chipsets and ensure timely distribution to end users. Security teams should also implement endpoint detection and response (EDR) solutions capable of detecting memory corruption or privilege escalation attempts. For environments with high security requirements, consider network segmentation and restricting installation of untrusted applications to reduce the risk of initial System-level compromise. Regularly audit device configurations and update security policies to minimize exposure. Finally, maintain awareness of vendor advisories and threat intelligence feeds for any emerging exploit developments related to this vulnerability.

Description

In geniezone, there is a possible memory corruption due to use after free. 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: ALPS09924201; Issue ID: MSV-3820.

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