CVE-2025-20737
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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 with User execution privileges needed. User interaction is not needed for exploitation. Patch ID: WCNCR00435343; Issue ID: MSV-4040.
Severity
HIGH
CVSS score
7.8
(v3.1)
Vulnerability status
Analyzed
Source identifier
Published
2025-11-04 07:15:41.730000
Last modified
2026-10-18 21:10:00.120000
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