Out-of-bounds Read in Mediatek, Inc. Mediatek Chipset
CVE-2026-20518
In geniezone, there is a possible information disclosure 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 needed for exploitation. Patch ID: ALPS10867524 / ALPS10876355; Issue ID: MSV-6674.
Vulnerability class: Buffer Overflow
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
- Mediatek, Inc. Mediatek Chipset — versions MT6991, MT8755, MT8768
Weakness classification (CWE)
References
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2026-20518?
- CVE-2026-20518 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Mediatek, Inc. Mediatek Chipset, classified under Out-of-bounds Read. CVSS score: 4.4/10. Published 2026-09-07.
- How severe is CVE-2026-20518?
- Medium severity. CVSS v3 base score is 4.4 out of 10.