CVE-2025-20725CWE-787

In ims service, there is a possible out of bounds write due to a missing bounds check

High · published November 4, 2025

CVSS v3.1
7.5
EPSS
1%
Percentile
44.8
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

⚡ A missing bounds check in the ims service could let attackers escalate privileges without breaking a sweat — the perfect storm for remote exploits! 🔥 Think of it like a hotel with a secret backdoor that lets anyone in, bypassing the front desk entirely. If an attacker manages to connect to a rogue base station, they can waltz right in without needing a room key! This vulnerability could allow a malicious actor to seize control of the device, accessing sensitive data or executing unauthorized commands. It's a high-stakes game where the attacker can manipulate the device as if they were the legitimate owner, which could lead to devastating consequences for users.

Put simply

Think of it like a hotel with a secret backdoor that lets anyone in, bypassing the front desk entirely. If an attacker manages to connect to a rogue base station, they can waltz right in without needing a room key! CVE-2025-20725 is an out-of-bounds write vulnerability in the ims service, which lacks necessary bounds checks. This flaw allows an attacker to escalate privileges remotely without requiring any user interaction or additional execution privileges.

What to do

This vulnerability could allow a malicious actor to seize control of the device, accessing sensitive data or executing unauthorized commands. It's a high-stakes game where the attacker can manipulate the device as if they were the legitimate owner, which could lead to devastating consequences for users. To safeguard your systems, apply the patch with ID MOLY01671924 immediately. Additionally, ensure that all devices are configured to connect only to trusted base stations to limit exposure to potential exploits. You've got this! Following these steps will lock down your system tighter than a vault! 🛡️

The record
Technical detail
CVSS v3.1
7.5 · HIGH
Vector
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
CVSS v4.0
Not supplied
EPSS
0.00542 · 44.8th percentile
Weakness
CWE-787 · Out-of-bounds Write
Published
2025-11-04T06:19Z
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 04 NOV 06:19Z
    In ims service, there is a possible out of bounds write due to a missing bounds check
    cvelistv5