SB2025050514 - Multiple vulnerabilities in MediaTek Chipsets



SB2025050514 - Multiple vulnerabilities in MediaTek Chipsets

Published: May 5, 2025

Security Bulletin ID SB2025050514
Severity
High
Patch available
YES
Number of vulnerabilities 6
Exploitation vector Remote access
Highest impact Code execution

Breakdown by Severity

High 33% Medium 17% Low 50%
  • Low
  • Medium
  • High
  • Critical

Description

This security bulletin contains information about 6 secuirty vulnerabilities.


1) Reachable assertion (CVE-ID: CVE-2025-20666)

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to perform a denial of service (DoS) attack.

The vulnerability exists due to a reachable assertion in Modem. A remote attacker can cause a denial of service condition on the target system.


2) Inadequate Encryption Strength (CVE-ID: CVE-2025-20667)

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to gain access to potentially sensitive information.

The vulnerability exists due to incorrect error handling in Modem. A remote attacker can gain access to sensitive information on the target system.


3) Out-of-bounds write (CVE-ID: CVE-2025-20671)

The vulnerability allows a local user to compromise vulnerable system.

The vulnerability exists due to a boundary error when processing untrusted input in thermal. A local user can trigger an out-of-bounds write and gain elevated privileges on the target system.


4) Out-of-bounds write (CVE-ID: CVE-2025-20668)

The vulnerability allows a local user to compromise vulnerable system.

The vulnerability exists due to a boundary error when processing untrusted input in scp. A local user can trigger an out-of-bounds write and gain elevated privileges on the target system.


5) Improper Certificate Validation (CVE-ID: CVE-2025-20670)

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to compromise the target system.

The vulnerability exists due to improper certificate validation in Modem. A remote user can gain access to sensitive informatin on the system.


6) File and Directory Information Exposure (CVE-ID: CVE-2025-20665)

The vulnerability allows a local attacker to gain access to potentially sensitive information.

The vulnerability exists due to a missing SELinux policy in devinfo. A local attacker can gain unauthorized access to sensitive information on the system.


Remediation

Install update from vendor's website.