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

Weakness classification (CWE)

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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.