Buffer overflow in Mediatek, Inc. Mediatek Chipset

CVE-2026-20461

In Modem, there is a possible out of bounds write due to a missing bounds check. This could lead to remote denial of service, if a UE has connected to a rogue base station controlled by the attacker, with no additional execution privileges needed. User interaction is not needed for exploitation. Patch ID: MOLY01267281 / MOLY01318201; Issue ID: MSV-6486.

Vulnerability class: Buffer Overflow

EPSS: 0.002 (7.9th percentile) — read the EPSS interpretation.

CVSS v3 metric

CVSS v3 base score 5.3 (Medium). Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:A/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H.

Affected products

Weakness classification (CWE)

References

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2026-20461?
CVE-2026-20461 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Mediatek, Inc. Mediatek Chipset, classified under Out-of-bounds Write. CVSS score: 5.3/10. Published 2026-07-01.
How severe is CVE-2026-20461?
Medium severity. CVSS v3 base score is 5.3 out of 10.