CVE-2026-20440

Summary

In MAE, there is a possible out of bounds write due to a missing 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: ALPS10431968; Issue ID: MSV-5824.

Affected Software

VendorProductVersion RangeStatus
MediaTek, Inc.MediaTek chipsetMT2718affected
MediaTek, Inc.MediaTek chipsetMT6899affected
MediaTek, Inc.MediaTek chipsetMT6991affected
MediaTek, Inc.MediaTek chipsetMT8678affected
MediaTek, Inc.MediaTek chipsetMT8793affected

Weaknesses

  • CWE-1285: CWE-1285 Specified Index, Position, or Offset

ADP Enrichment

CISA ADP Vulnrichment

  • SSVC:
  • Exploitation: none
    • Automatable: no
    • Technical Impact: total

References