Out-of-bounds Read in Google Android
CVE-2026-20424
In display, 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: ALPS10320471; Issue ID: MSV-5540.
Vulnerability class: Buffer Overflow
EPSS: 0.001 (0.1th percentile) — read the EPSS interpretation.
CVSS v3 metric
CVSS v3 base score 4.4 (Medium). Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N.
Affected products
- Google Android — versions 15.0, 16.0
- Mediatek Mt6991
- Mediatek Mt6993
- Mediatek Mt8196
- Mediatek Mt8678
- Mediatek Mt8793
- Mediatek, Inc. Mediatek Chipset — versions MT6991, MT6993, MT8196
Weakness classification (CWE)
References
- security@mediatek.com (Vendor Advisory)
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2026-20424?
- CVE-2026-20424 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Google Android, classified under Out-of-bounds Read. CVSS score: 4.4/10. Published 2026-03-02.
- How severe is CVE-2026-20424?
- Medium severity. CVSS v3 base score is 4.4 out of 10.