MediaTek Modem: Uninitialized Heap Data Read -> Remote DoS (CVE-2025-20760)
CVE-2025-20760 Published on January 6, 2026

In Modem, there is a possible read of uninitialized heap data due to an uncaught exception. This could lead to remote denial of service, if a UE has connected to a rogue base station controlled by the attacker, with no additional execution privileges needed. User interaction is not needed for exploitation. Patch ID: MOLY01676750; Issue ID: MSV-4653.

NVD

Vulnerability Analysis

Attack Vector:
ADJACENT_NETWORK
Attack Complexity:
LOW
Privileges Required:
NONE
User Interaction:
NONE
Scope:
UNCHANGED
Confidentiality Impact:
NONE
Integrity Impact:
NONE
Availability Impact:
HIGH

Weakness Type

What is an assertion failure Vulnerability?

The product contains an assert() or similar statement that can be triggered by an attacker, which leads to an application exit or other behavior that is more severe than necessary.

CVE-2025-20760 has been classified to as an assertion failure vulnerability or weakness.


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Affected Versions

MediaTek, Inc. MediaTek chipset:

Exploit Probability

EPSS
0.15%
Percentile
35.64%

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