CVE-2025-20936

high-risk
Published 2025-04-08

Improper access control in HDCP trustlet prior to SMR Apr-2025 Release 1 allows local attackers with shell privilege to escalate their privileges to root.

Do I need to act?

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0.06% chance of exploitation
EPSS score — low exploit probability
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Not on CISA KEV list
No confirmed active exploitation reported to CISA
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Patch status unknown
Check vendor advisories for fix availability and mitigation guidance
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CVSS 8.8/10 High
LOCAL / LOW complexity

Affected Vendors

56
/ 100
high-risk
Severity 27/34 · High
Exploitability 0/34 · Minimal
Exposure 29/34 · Critical