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CVE-2026-20481

Out-of-bounds write in MediaTek, Inc. MediaTek Chipset

CVSS score

6.0

EPSS probability

%0.2

Risk score

0.0

Published

2 mo ago

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Patch status has not yet been verified

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Vulnerability description

DayBreach CVE AI Research

CVE-2026-20481 has vendor, distribution, patch and security-source records on file. We can compare them and prepare an explanation linked to the evidence.

In geniezone, there is a possible out of bounds write due to a missing bounds check. This could lead to local escalation of privilege if a malicious actor has already obtained the System privilege. User interaction is not needed for exploitation. Patch ID: ALPS10965373; Issue ID: MSV-6935.

IMPACT: Affected Products and Software

Affected Products

The following products are affected by CVE-2026-20481 vulnerability. Where our threat engine knows the exact affected versions, they are listed below.

IDVENDORPRODUCTACTION
1MediaTek, Inc.MediaTek chipset View
2mediatekmt6989 firmware View
3mediatekmt6989 View
4mediatekmt8755 firmware View
5mediatekmt8755 View
6mediatekmt8768 firmware View
7mediatekmt8768 View
8mediatekmt8771 firmware View
9mediatekmt8771 View
10mediatekmt8775 firmware View
11mediatekmt8775 View
12mediatekmt8781 firmware View
13mediatekmt8781 View
14mediatekmt8791t firmware View
15mediatekmt8791t View
16mediatekmt8792 firmware View
17mediatekmt8792 View
18mediatekmt8793 firmware View
19mediatekmt8793 View
20mediatekmt8796 firmware View
21mediatekmt8796 View
22mediatekmt8797 firmware View
23mediatekmt8797 View
24mediatekmt8798 firmware View
25mediatekmt8798 View
26mediatekmt8799 firmware View
27mediatekmt8799 View
28mediatekmt8910 firmware View
29mediatekmt8910 View
Total affected vendors: 2|Products: 29

RED HAT CSAF/VEX: Product Impact Check

Red Hat has not yet published a CSAF/VEX impact record for this CVE. This does not mean “not affected”.

SCORING: CVSS from Multiple Sources

CVSS Scores

The Common Vulnerability Scoring System is a standardised framework for assessing the severity of vulnerabilities in software and systems. We collect and display CVSS scores from several sources for each CVE.

SCOREVERSIONSEVERITYVECTORSOURCE
6.0CVSS V31MEDIUMCVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:NNVD
6.0CVSS V3_1MEDIUMCVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:NCVE ADP

Patch and Remediation Guide

Solution & Remediation Advisory

Patch status unknown

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Confirm the affected product and version against the source evidence above.
Restrict access to internet-facing services and apply network segmentation.
Until a patch is confirmed, follow the vendor advisory; do not read an unknown status as “no patch”.
Monitor server logs and network endpoints for signs of anomalous execution.

Public exploit and active exploitation status

Verified exploit intelligence

No verified public PoC, exploit repository or Metasploit module has been found for this CVE yet.

Weakness Classification and Attack Patterns (CWE & CAPEC)

CWE - Common Weakness Enumeration

While CVE identifies specific instances of vulnerabilities, CWE categorises the common flaws or weaknesses that can lead to vulnerabilities. CVE-2026-20481 is associated with the following CWEs:

CWE-787: Out-of-bounds Write

Common Attack Pattern Enumeration and Classification (CAPEC)

Common Attack Pattern Enumeration and Classification (CAPEC) stores attack patterns, which are descriptions of the common attributes and approaches employed by adversaries to exploit the CVE-2026-20481 weaknesses.

CAPEC-66: SQL InjectionCAPEC-126: Path TraversalCAPEC-28: OS Command Injection

Attack Vector and Accessibility

ExposureYerel erişim
PermissionsHigh
UserGerekmiyor

Official Sources and Advisories

https://www.mediatek.com/product-security-bulletin/August-2026vendor-advisory

CVSS Vector Radar Chart

6.0 / 10
Attack VectorLocalComplexityLowPrivilegesHighUser Interact.NoneConfidentialityLowIntegrityNoneAvailabilityNone

Vulnerability Scoring Details

CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:N
Attack VectorLocal
Attack ComplexityLow
Privileges RequiredHigh privileges
User InteractionNone required
Confidentiality (Gizlilik)Low
Integrity (Bütünlük)None
Availability (Erişilebilirlik)None

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Weakness Type (CWE & CAPEC)

CWE-787

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