CVE-2026-20523

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Out-of-Bounds Write in Neuropilot

Publication date: 2026-10-05

Last updated on: 2026-10-08

Assigner: MediaTek, Inc.

Description

In neuropilot, there is a possible out of bounds write due to a missing bounds check. This could lead to local escalation of privilege with no additional execution privileges needed. User interaction is not needed for exploitation. Patch ID: ALPS11249062; Issue ID: MSV-9171.

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Published

2026-10-05

Last Modified

2026-10-08

Generated

2026-10-19

AI Q&A

2026-10-05

EPSS Evaluated

2026-10-18

NVD

CVE-2026-20523

EUVD

EUVD-2026-92204

Affected Vendors & Products

Vendor	Product	Version / Range
mediatek	mt6881_firmware	*
mediatek	mt6993_firmware	*
mediatek	mt8188_firmware	*
mediatek	mt8189_firmware	*
mediatek	mt8668_firmware	*
mediatek	mt8781_firmware	*
mediatek	mt8793_firmware	*
mediatek	mt8875_firmware	*
mediatek	mt8910_firmware	*

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Exploitability

CWE

KEV

CWE ID	Description
CWE-787	The product writes data past the end, or before the beginning, of the intended buffer.

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Executive Summary

This vulnerability is an out of bounds write issue in the neuropilot software. It occurs because there is a missing bounds check, which allows writing beyond the intended memory limits. This could lead to local privilege escalation, meaning an attacker could gain higher access levels on the system.

Impact Analysis

This vulnerability could allow an attacker to escalate their privileges locally on your system without needing additional execution rights or user interaction. This means they could gain control over your device or access sensitive information.

Compliance Impact

The provided CVE data does not specify how this vulnerability affects compliance with standards like GDPR or HIPAA. The vulnerability involves a possible out-of-bounds write in neuropilot due to missing bounds checks, which could lead to local privilege escalation. However, no details are given about data exposure, privacy impacts, or regulatory implications.

Mitigation Strategies

Apply the patch identified as ALPS11249062 or Issue ID MSV-9171 to address the missing bounds check in neuropilot. Since this is a local privilege escalation issue, ensure the patch is deployed to all affected systems promptly.

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