Out-of-bounds Read in Mediatek, Inc. Mediatek Chipset
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…
Vulnerability class: Buffer Overflow
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, Inc. Mediatek Chipset — versions MT6890, MT6988, MT6990
Weakness classification (CWE)
References
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2026-20494?
- CVE-2026-20494 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Mediatek, Inc. Mediatek Chipset, 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.