MT7915, MT7916, MT7981, MT7986, MT7990, MT7992: Uncaught Exception
CVE-2025-20664 is a high-severity uncaught exception vulnerability in MT7915, MT7916, MT7981, MT7986, MT7990, MT7992 from MediaTek, with a CVSS 3.1 base score of 7.5 out of 10. It can be exploited remotely over the network by an unauthenticated attacker, without any action from a user. There is no confirmed exploitation so far. EPSS estimates a 0.55% chance of exploitation within 30 days, which is low compared with other CVEs.
High severity with no evidence of exploitation so far.
What to do
- Check which version of MT7915, MT7916, MT7981, MT7986, MT7990, MT7992 you run against the affected versions below, and install the vendor's latest release.
- Read the advisory on corp.mediatek.com for workarounds and exact fixed builds.
- Until you can update, restrict network access to the affected service so it is not reachable from untrusted networks.
Affected products and versions
| Vendor | Product | Affected versions | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|---|
| MediaTek | MT7915, MT7916, MT7981, MT7986, MT7990, MT7992 | Not specified in the record | Not stated |
| MediaTek | Software Development Kit | 7.4.0.1 and earlier; 7.6.7.2 and earlier; 8.2.1.4 and earlier | Not stated |
| MediaTek | Mt7915 | Not specified in the record | Not stated |
| MediaTek | Mt7916 | Not specified in the record | Not stated |
| MediaTek | Mt7981 | Not specified in the record | Not stated |
| MediaTek | Mt7986 | Not specified in the record | Not stated |
| MediaTek | Mt7990 | Not specified in the record | Not stated |
| MediaTek | Mt7992 | Not specified in the record | Not stated |
Version data comes from the organisation that assigned the CVE. Confirm against the vendor advisory before deciding you are unaffected.
How the severity score breaks down
- Attack vector
- NetworkCan be exploited remotely over a network, including the internet.
- Attack complexity
- LowNo special conditions are needed; the attack works reliably.
- Privileges required
- NoneNo account or login is needed.
- User interaction
- NoneNo action by a victim is required.
- Scope
- UnchangedImpact stays within the vulnerable component.
- Confidentiality
- HighAll data handled by the component can be read.
- Integrity
- NoneNothing can be modified.
- Availability
- NoneAvailability is not affected.
Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N. Scored by CISA (ADP).
Official description
In wlan AP driver, there is a possible information disclosure due to an uncaught exception. This could lead to remote (proximal/adjacent) information disclosure with no additional execution privileges needed. User interaction is not needed for exploitation. Patch ID: WCNCR00406217; Issue ID: MSV-2773.
Source: the CVE record as published by its numbering authority, via NVD and CVE.org.
The underlying weakness: Uncaught Exception
An exception is thrown from a function, but it is not caught.
How developers prevent this class of flaw
- The choice between a language which has named or unnamed exceptions needs to be done. While unnamed exceptions exacerbate the chance of not properly dealing with an exception, named exceptions suffer from the up call version of the weak base class problem.
- A language can be used which requires, at compile time, to catch all serious exceptions. However, one must make sure to use the most current version of the API as new exceptions could be added.
- Catch all relevant exceptions. This is the recommended solution. Ensure that all exceptions are handled in such a way that you can be sure of the state of your system at any given moment.
Timeline
- CVE record published.
- CISA published its SSVC assessment (exploitation: none, automatable: yes, technical impact: partial).
- Record last changed materially (score, affected products, status or references).
References
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