Out-of-bounds Read in Mediatek Mt6890 Firmware
CVE-2026-20494
In wifi, 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: ALPS10960006 / BORA00155314, BORA00155001, BORA00154907; Issue ID: MSV-7570.
Vulnerability class: Buffer Overflow
EPSS: 0.001 (1.0th percentile) — read the EPSS interpretation.
CVSS v3 metric
CVSS v3 base score 5.5 (Medium). Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N.
Affected products
- Mediatek Mt6890_firmware
- Mediatek Mt6988_firmware
- Mediatek Mt6990_firmware
- Mediatek, Inc. Mediatek Chipset — versions MT6890, MT6988, MT6990
Weakness classification (CWE)
References
- security@mediatek.com (Vendor Advisory)
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2026-20494?
- CVE-2026-20494 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Mediatek Mt6890 Firmware, classified under Out-of-bounds Read. CVSS score: 5.5/10. Published 2026-08-03.
- How severe is CVE-2026-20494?
- Medium severity. CVSS v3 base score is 5.5 out of 10.