[ CVE-2026-20579 · Published 5 Oct 2026 ]
Vulnerability in MediaTek, Inc. MediaTek chipset
CVSS 6.7
EPSS <1%No fix listed yet
[ Description ]Official description
In vdec, there is a possible out of bounds write due to type confusion. 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: ALPS11383899; Issue ID: MSV-9800.
[ Fixes ]Fixes and patches
No fix or interim patch is linked from our sources yet. Check the vendor references below and limit exposure of affected systems until a fix is available.
[ References ]References
- www.mediatek.com/product-security-bulletin/October-2026Vendor Advisory