CVE-2025-20771: MediaTek MT2718, MT6739, MT6761, MT6765, MT6768, MT6781, MT6789, MT6833, MT6835, MT6853, MT6855, MT6877, MT6878, MT6879, MT6883, MT6885, MT6886, MT6889, MT6893, MT6895, MT6897, MT6899, MT6983, MT6985, MT6989, MT6991, MT8196, MT8676, MT8678, MT8792, MT8793 · Use of Uninitialized Variable
Affects MediaTek MT2718, MT6739, MT6761, MT6765, MT6768, MT6781, MT6789, MT6833, MT6835, MT6853, MT6855, MT6877, MT6878, MT6879, MT6883, MT6885, MT6886, MT6889, MT6893, MT6895, MT6897, MT6899, MT6983, MT6985, MT6989, MT6991, MT8196, MT8676, MT8678, MT8792, MT8793Source CVE Database V5
Not known to be exploited · CVSS 6.7 Medium.
Data as of 26 Oct 2026, 06:26 UTC
- EPSS
- 0.08% 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:HExploitation evidence
Disclosed: evidence found.
CVE published 2 Dec 2025
Detectable: no evidence on record.
No public nuclei template indexed
Weaponised: no evidence on record.
No public exploit code indexed in Metasploit or Exploit-DB
Exploited in the wildExploited: no evidence on record.
Not in CISA KEV and no source reports exploitation
Observed by OffSeq MirageSeen by 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
| Product | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| MediaTek, Inc. MT2718, MT6739, MT6761, MT6765, MT6768, MT6781, MT6789, MT6833, MT6835, MT6853, MT6855, MT6877, MT6878, MT6879, MT6883, MT6885, MT6886, MT6889, MT6893, MT6895, MT6897, MT6899, MT6983, MT6985, MT6989, MT6991, MT8196, MT8676, MT8678, MT8792, MT8793 | Affected
| Fixed in– |
AI-suggested
Organizations and users should monitor MediaTek and device vendor advisories for the official patch release corresponding to Patch ID ALPS10196993 and apply updates promptly. Until patches are available, restrict access to devices to trusted users only and enforce strict privilege separation to minimize the chance of an attacker obtaining System-level privileges. Employ runtime protections such as SELinux enforcing mode and integrity monitoring to detect abnormal behavior in the display subsystem. Conduct thorough audits of device privilege configurations and remove unnecessary System-level permissions from applications or services. For enterprise deployments, consider network segmentation and endpoint detection solutions to identify and contain potential exploitation attempts. Device manufacturers should integrate secure coding practices to avoid uninitialized variable usage and improve input validation in future firmware releases. Finally, maintain robust backup and recovery procedures to mitigate impact if exploitation occurs.
Description
In display, there is a possible escalation of privilege 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: ALPS10196993; Issue ID: MSV-4802.