CVE-2025-20652
📋 TL;DR
This vulnerability in V5 DA allows an attacker with physical access to read memory beyond intended boundaries, potentially exposing sensitive information. It requires user interaction for exploitation and affects devices using the vulnerable component. The risk is primarily to local device confidentiality.
💻 Affected Systems
- V5 DA (specific product details not provided in CVE)
📦 What is this software?
Android by Google
Android by Google
Android by Google
⚠️ Risk & Real-World Impact
Worst Case
An attacker with physical access could read sensitive memory contents, potentially exposing credentials, encryption keys, or other confidential data stored in adjacent memory regions.
Likely Case
Limited information disclosure of non-critical memory contents, possibly exposing system information or application data but not necessarily sensitive credentials.
If Mitigated
With proper physical security controls and user awareness, the vulnerability would have minimal impact as it requires both physical access and user interaction.
🎯 Exploit Status
Exploitation requires physical access to device and user interaction. No additional privileges needed beyond physical access.
🛠️ Fix & Mitigation
✅ Official Fix
Patch Version: Patch ID: ALPS09291215
Vendor Advisory: https://corp.mediatek.com/product-security-bulletin/March-2025
Restart Required: Yes
Instructions:
1. Check Mediatek security bulletin for affected products. 2. Apply patch ALPS09291215. 3. Reboot device. 4. Verify patch installation.
🔧 Temporary Workarounds
Physical Security Controls
allRestrict physical access to devices to prevent exploitation
User Awareness Training
allEducate users about not allowing unauthorized physical access to devices
🧯 If You Can't Patch
- Implement strict physical security controls for vulnerable devices
- Isolate vulnerable devices from sensitive networks and data
🔍 How to Verify
Check if Vulnerable:
Check device firmware/software version against Mediatek's security bulletin for affected versionsCheck Version:
Device-specific command - consult manufacturer documentationVerify Fix Applied:
Verify patch ALPS09291215 is installed and check for updated firmware version📡 Detection & Monitoring
Log Indicators:
- Memory access violations
- Out of bounds read attempts
- System crash logs
Network Indicators:
- None - local exploitation only
SIEM Query:
Search for memory access violation events or system crashes on affected devices