Is CVE-2025-20705 actively exploited?

CVE-2025-20705 has no public evidence of in-the-wild exploitation as of 2025-09-03.

What is the CVSS score for CVE-2025-20705?

CVE-2025-20705 has a CVSS score of 7.8 (HIGH severity). Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H.

How do I patch CVE-2025-20705?

Patch guidance is available from linuxfoundation security advisories. CVEDatabase generates AI-assisted remediation guidance on demand for CVE-2025-20705.

Fix CVE-2025-20705 - HIGH linuxfoundation yocto

Q: Which products are affected by CVE-2025-20705?

7 products: linuxfoundation yocto, google android, google android, google android, google android, and 2 more.

Description

In monitor_hang, there is a possible memory corruption due to use after free. This could lead to local escalation of privilege if a malicious actor has already obtained the System privilege. User interaction is not needed for exploitation. Patch ID: ALPS09989078; Issue ID: MSV-3964.

CVSS Metrics

Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Attack Vector: local
Complexity: low
Privileges: low
User Action: none
Scope: unchanged
Confidentiality: high
Integrity: high
Availability: high
Weaknesses: CWE-416 · Use After Free

Metadata

Primary Vendor: LINUXFOUNDATION
Published: 9/1/2025
Last Modified: 9/3/2025
Source: NIST NVD
Note: Verify all details with official vendor sources before applying patches.

Affected Products

linuxfoundation : yoctogoogle : androidgoogle : androidgoogle : androidgoogle : androidopenwrt : openwrtopenwrt : openwrt

Remediation Guidance

Executive Summary

Cite this page

CVE-2025-20705. CVEDatabase.com. Retrieved 1 May 2026. https://cvedatabase.com/cve/CVE-2025-20705

View on NIST NVD

CVE-2025-20705 vulnerability