CVE-2025-20736
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Description
In wlan AP driver, there is a possible out of bounds write due to an incorrect bounds check. 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: WCNCR00435347; Issue ID: MSV-4049.
Severity
MEDIUM
CVSS score
6.7
(v3.1)
Vulnerability status
Analyzed
Source identifier
Published
2025-11-04 07:15:40.977000
Last modified
2026-10-18 21:10:00.120000
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