CVE-2026-20496
Summary
| CVE | CVE-2026-20496 |
|---|---|
| State | PUBLISHED |
| Assigner | MediaTek |
| Source Priority | CVE Program / NVD first with legacy fallback |
| Published | 2026-08-03 03:16:44 UTC |
| Updated | 2026-08-03 19:16:46 UTC |
| Description | In geniezone, there is a possible out of bounds read due to a missing bounds check. This could lead to local information disclosure if a malicious actor has already obtained the System privilege. User interaction is not needed for exploitation. Patch ID: ALPS11036877; Issue ID: MSV-7132. |
Risk And Classification
Primary CVSS: v3.1 4.4 MEDIUM from ADP
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H
Problem Types: CWE-125 | CWE-125 CWE-125 Out-of-bounds Read
| Version | Source | Type | Score | Severity | Vector |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.1 | ADP | DECLARED | 4.4 | MEDIUM | CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H |
| 3.1 | 134c704f-9b21-4f2e-91b3-4a467353bcc0 | Secondary | 4.4 | MEDIUM | CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H |
CVSS v3.1 Breakdown
Attack Vector
LocalAttack Complexity
LowPrivileges Required
HighUser Interaction
NoneScope
UnchangedConfidentiality
NoneIntegrity
NoneAvailability
HighCVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H
Vendor Declared Affected Products
| Source | Vendor | Product | Version | Platforms |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CNA | MediaTek Inc. | MediaTek Chipset | affected MT6983 | Not specified |
| CNA | MediaTek Inc. | MediaTek Chipset | affected MT8676 | Not specified |
| CNA | MediaTek Inc. | MediaTek Chipset | affected MT8678 | Not specified |
| CNA | MediaTek Inc. | MediaTek Chipset | affected MT8755 | Not specified |
| CNA | MediaTek Inc. | MediaTek Chipset | affected MT8768 | Not specified |
| CNA | MediaTek Inc. | MediaTek Chipset | affected MT8771 | Not specified |
| CNA | MediaTek Inc. | MediaTek Chipset | affected MT8775 | Not specified |
| CNA | MediaTek Inc. | MediaTek Chipset | affected MT8781 | Not specified |
| CNA | MediaTek Inc. | MediaTek Chipset | affected MT8786 | Not specified |
| CNA | MediaTek Inc. | MediaTek Chipset | affected MT8791T | Not specified |
| CNA | MediaTek Inc. | MediaTek Chipset | affected MT8792 | Not specified |
| CNA | MediaTek Inc. | MediaTek Chipset | affected MT8793 | Not specified |
| CNA | MediaTek Inc. | MediaTek Chipset | affected MT8796 | Not specified |
| CNA | MediaTek Inc. | MediaTek Chipset | affected MT8797 | Not specified |
| CNA | MediaTek Inc. | MediaTek Chipset | affected MT8798 | 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 | |
| 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.