# CVE-2025-20796: In imgsys, there is a possible out of bounds write due to improper input validation. This could lead to local…

Source: https://junglewise.ai/threats/cve-2025-20796-in-imgsys-there-is-a-possible-out-of-bounds-write-due-to-improper  
Publisher: Junglewise Threat Intelligence, https://junglewise.ai/threats  
Published: 2026-01-06  
License: CC BY 4.0 with a link back

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.

Technologies: [Google Android](https://junglewise.ai/threats/technologies/android), [MediaTek Mt6989](https://junglewise.ai/threats/technologies/mt6989), [MediaTek MT8796](https://junglewise.ai/threats/technologies/mt8796), [MediaTek MT8893](https://junglewise.ai/threats/technologies/mt8893). Vendors: [Google](https://junglewise.ai/threats/vendors/google), [MediaTek](https://junglewise.ai/threats/vendors/mediatek).

## Quick answers

**Is CVE-2025-20796 exploited in the wild?** 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.

## Affected products

- Google Android
- MediaTek Mt6989
- MediaTek MT8796
- MediaTek MT8893

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