What is the CVSS score of CVE-2025-20779?

CVE-2025-20779 has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 7.0 (High). CVSS vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:H/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H. EPSS exploitation probability: 0.0%.

Which versions of Android are affected by CVE-2025-20779?

CVE-2025-20779 presents moderate security risk, a use-after-free vulnerability rated CVSS 7.0. Exploitation could compromise the security of affected deployments.

How to fix or mitigate CVE-2025-20779?

Within 7 days: Identify all affected systems and apply vendor patches promptly. If patching is delayed, consider network segmentation to limit exposure.

Android CVE-2025-20779

HIGH

Use After Free (CWE-416)

2026-01-06 security@mediatek.com

Privilege Escalation Google Use After Free Race Condition Android

7.0

CVSS 3.1

CVSS VectorNVD

CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:H/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Attack Vector

Local

Attack Complexity

High

Privileges Required

Low

User Interaction

None

Scope

Unchanged

Confidentiality

High

Integrity

High

Availability

High

Lifecycle Timeline

Analysis Generated

Mar 12, 2026 - 21:54 vuln.today

CVE Published

Jan 06, 2026 - 02:15 nvd

HIGH 7.0

DescriptionNVD

In display, there is a possible use after free due to a race condition. 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: ALPS10184084; Issue ID: MSV-4720.

AnalysisAI

Technical ContextAI

Classified as CWE-416 (Use After Free). Affects Android. In display, there is a possible use after free due to a race condition. 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: ALPS10184084; Issue ID: MSV-4720.