Buffer overflow in Google Android
CVE-2026-20416
In pcie, 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 exploitatio…
Vulnerability class: Buffer Overflow
EPSS: 0.002 (8.1th percentile) — read the EPSS interpretation.
CVSS v3 metric
CVSS v3 base score 7.2 (High). Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H.
Affected products
- Google Android — versions 15.0, 16.0
- Mediatek Mt6991
- Mediatek Mt6993
- Mediatek Mt8188
- Mediatek Mt8678
- Mediatek, Inc. Mediatek Chipset — versions MT6991, MT6993, MT8188
Weakness classification (CWE)
References
- security@mediatek.com (Vendor Advisory)
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2026-20416?
- CVE-2026-20416 is a high-severity vulnerability in Google Android, classified under Out-of-bounds Write. CVSS score: 7.2/10. Published 2026-03-02.
- How severe is CVE-2026-20416?
- High severity. CVSS v3 base score is 7.2 out of 10.