Buffer overflow in Google Android
CVE-2026-20417
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 exploitation. Patch ID: ALPS10314946 / ALPS10340155; Issue ID: MSV-5154.
Vulnerability class: Buffer Overflow
EPSS: 0.001 (0.4th percentile) — read the EPSS interpretation.
CVSS v3 metric
CVSS v3 base score 5.3 (Medium). Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:L/A:L.
Affected products
- Google Android — versions 15.0, 16.0
- Mediatek Mt6991
- Mediatek Mt6993
- Mediatek Mt8678
- Mediatek, Inc. Mediatek Chipset — versions MT6991, MT6993, MT8678
Weakness classification (CWE)
References
- security@mediatek.com (Vendor Advisory)
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2026-20417?
- CVE-2026-20417 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Google Android, classified under Out-of-bounds Write. CVSS score: 5.3/10. Published 2026-02-02.
- How severe is CVE-2026-20417?
- Medium severity. CVSS v3 base score is 5.3 out of 10.