CVE-2026-20486
Summary
| CVE | CVE-2026-20486 |
|---|---|
| State | PUBLISHED |
| Assigner | MediaTek |
| Source Priority | CVE Program / NVD first with legacy fallback |
| Published | 2026-08-03 03:16:43 UTC |
| Updated | 2026-08-19 16:48:57 UTC |
| Description | In imgsensor, there is a possible application crash due to incorrect error handling. 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: ALPS11012302; Issue ID: MSV-7833. |
Risk And Classification
Primary CVSS: v3.1 6.7 MEDIUM from ADP
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
EPSS: 0.001140000 probability, percentile 0.017230000 (date 2026-08-19)
Problem Types: CWE-754 | CWE-754 CWE-754 Improper Check for Unusual or Exceptional Conditions
| Version | Source | Type | Score | Severity | Vector |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.1 | ADP | DECLARED | 6.7 | MEDIUM | CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H |
| 3.1 | 134c704f-9b21-4f2e-91b3-4a467353bcc0 | Secondary | 6.7 | MEDIUM | CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H |
CVSS v3.1 Breakdown
Attack Vector
LocalAttack Complexity
LowPrivileges Required
HighUser Interaction
NoneScope
UnchangedConfidentiality
HighIntegrity
HighAvailability
HighCVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
NVD Known Affected Configurations (CPE 2.3)
| Type | Vendor | Product | Version | Update | Edition | Language |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hardware | Mediatek | Mt2718 | - | All | All | All |
| Operating System | Mediatek | Mt2718 Firmware | - | All | All | All |
| Hardware | Mediatek | Mt6878 | - | All | All | All |
| Operating System | Mediatek | Mt6878 Firmware | - | All | All | All |
| Hardware | Mediatek | Mt6895 | - | All | All | All |
| Operating System | Mediatek | Mt6895 Firmware | - | All | All | All |
| Hardware | Mediatek | Mt6991 | - | All | All | All |
| Operating System | Mediatek | Mt6991 Firmware | - | All | All | All |
| Hardware | Mediatek | Mt6993 | - | All | All | All |
| Operating System | Mediatek | Mt6993 Firmware | - | All | All | All |
| Hardware | Mediatek | Mt8370 | - | All | All | All |
| Operating System | Mediatek | Mt8370 Firmware | - | All | All | All |
| Hardware | Mediatek | Mt8390 | - | All | All | All |
| Operating System | Mediatek | Mt8390 Firmware | - | All | All | All |
| Hardware | Mediatek | Mt8395 | - | All | All | All |
| Operating System | Mediatek | Mt8395 Firmware | - | All | All | All |
| Hardware | Mediatek | Mt8678 | - | All | All | All |
| Operating System | Mediatek | Mt8678 Firmware | - | All | All | All |
| Hardware | Mediatek | Mt8799 | - | All | All | All |
| Operating System | Mediatek | Mt8799 Firmware | - | All | All | All |
| Hardware | Mediatek | Mt8910 | - | All | All | All |
| Operating System | Mediatek | Mt8910 Firmware | - | All | All | All |
Vendor Declared Affected Products
| Source | Vendor | Product | Version | Platforms |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CNA | MediaTek Inc. | MediaTek Chipset | affected MT2718 | Not specified |
| CNA | MediaTek Inc. | MediaTek Chipset | affected MT6878 | Not specified |
| CNA | MediaTek Inc. | MediaTek Chipset | affected MT6895 | Not specified |
| CNA | MediaTek Inc. | MediaTek Chipset | affected MT6991 | Not specified |
| CNA | MediaTek Inc. | MediaTek Chipset | affected MT6993 | Not specified |
| CNA | MediaTek Inc. | MediaTek Chipset | affected MT8370 | Not specified |
| CNA | MediaTek Inc. | MediaTek Chipset | affected MT8390 | Not specified |
| CNA | MediaTek Inc. | MediaTek Chipset | affected MT8395 | Not specified |
| CNA | MediaTek Inc. | MediaTek Chipset | affected MT8678 | Not specified |
| CNA | MediaTek Inc. | MediaTek Chipset | affected MT8799 | Not specified |
| CNA | MediaTek Inc. | MediaTek Chipset | affected MT8910 | Not specified |
References
| Reference | Source | Link | Tags |
|---|---|---|---|
| www.mediatek.com/product-security-bulletin/August-2026 | [email protected] | www.mediatek.com | Vendor Advisory |
| CVE Program record | CVE.ORG | www.cve.org | canonical |
| NVD vulnerability detail | NVD | nvd.nist.gov | canonical, analysis |
No vendor comments have been submitted for this CVE.
There are currently no legacy QID mappings associated with this CVE.