CVE-2025-20645 Memory corruption in MT6765, MT6768, MT6833, MT6835, MT6853, MT6855, MT6879, MT6886, MT6893, MT6897, MT6983, MT6985, MT6989, MT8796
A missing bounds check in KeyInstall allows local attackers with System privileges to escalate privileges via out-of-bounds write.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Any signed-in user
- Attackable
- Local or same network only
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- Available
What is CVE-2025-20645?
CVE-2025-20645 is a high-severity memory corruption vulnerability in Google Android, published on 3 Mar 2025. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, with no action from the victim.
Official description
In KeyInstall, there is a possible out of bounds write due to a missing bounds check. 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: ALPS09475476; Issue ID: MSV-2599.
Weakness: CWE-787
Which versions are affected by CVE-2025-20645?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Google Android.
How do I fix CVE-2025-20645?
Apply the vendor's patch.
Upgrade to the fixed version. Memory-safe languages, compiler hardening and fuzzing prevent most new cases. More about Memory corruption.
Is CVE-2025-20645 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2025-20645 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in Google Android
Sources
Also known as A-386732172, ALPS09475476, ASB-A-386732172, GHSA-3wj6-xwvq-325w.