CVE-2025-20796: In imgsys, there is a possible out of bounds write due to improper input validation. This could lead to local…
CVE-2025-20796 · Severity: high · CVSS 7.8 · Published 2026-01-06
In imgsys, there is a possible out of bounds write due to improper input validation. This could lead to local escalation of privilege if a malicious actor has already obtained the System privilege. User interaction is needed for exploitation. Patch ID: ALPS10314745; Issue ID: MSV-5553.
No. Junglewise Threat Intelligence has no report of CVE-2025-20796 being exploited in the wild.
How severe is CVE-2025-20796?
High severity, with a CVSS score of 7.8, published 6 January 2026.
Which products and versions are affected?
Google Android, MediaTek Mt6989, MediaTek MT8796, MediaTek MT8893. The advisory does not name versions.
Is there a fix for CVE-2025-20796?
No fixed version is recorded yet. Check the vendor's advisory in the references below. If you run it, Junglewise drafts a mitigation that fits your setup and applies it once you approve, with senior security engineers behind it.
Am I affected by CVE-2025-20796?
Check whether you run Google Android, MediaTek Mt6989, MediaTek MT8796 or one of the others listed. Junglewise does that check for you around the clock: connect your code, cloud and domains, and it matches new vulnerabilities like this one against what you actually run and tells you when one reaches you.