CVE-2025-20668: google android Out-of-bounds Write
CVSS: 7.8v3.1HighModified
Published 05-05-2025Last modified 26-02-2026
Vulnerability summary
CVE-2025-20668 is a high (CVSS 7.8) Out-of-bounds Write vulnerability in google android. EPSS estimates a 0.08% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days, higher than 0.2% of scored vulnerabilities.
CVSS score
7.8/10
010
High · v3.1 (NVD)EPSS score
0.08%
0%100%
Low · 0.00 pp in 30 daysKEVNot listedIn no KEV catalog
RansomwareNone recordedNo known use recorded
Public exploits0No public exploits recorded
Timeline
- 05-05-2025PublishedVulnerability first disclosed.
- 26-02-2026Last modifiedVulnerability information updated.
Description
In scp, 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: ALPS09625562; Issue ID: MSV-3027.
CVSS metrics
2 scores · 2 sources · 1 versionHigh 7.8Preferred score · NVD (NIST)
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:HSources2 sources · 6.7–7.8
- CVE.orgCNA6.7MediumCVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:HDiffers
EPSS trend
Probability
0.08%
Chance of exploitation in the next 30 days
Percentile
0%
Versus all other CVEs
30-day change
0.00 pp
From 0.09% on 21-09-2026
21-09-202621-10-2026
EPSS score0.08%
Known exploited
Compare KEV catalogsNot in any of the 3 tracked catalogs.
Public exploits
0 foundNo public exploits indexed.
Weaknesses
CWE · root causeAffected systems
Google1 product
- android14.0 | 15.0
Mediatek, inc.1 product
- mt6878, mt6897, mt6899, mt6989, mt6991, mt8775, mt8796Android 14.0, 15.0
2 vendors · 2 products
References
1 links- corp.mediatek.com/product-security-bulletin/May-2025Vendor Advisory