CVE-2026-20526

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Out-of-Bounds Write in Modem Firmware

Publication date: 2026-10-05

Last updated on: 2026-10-08

Assigner: MediaTek, Inc.

Description

In Modem, there is a possible out of bounds write due to a missing bounds check. This could lead to remote escalation of privilege, if a UE has connected to a rogue base station controlled by the attacker, with no additional execution privileges needed. User interaction is needed for exploitation. Patch ID: MOLY01898195; Issue ID: MSV-8906.

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Meta Information

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-2026-20526

EUVD

EUVD-2026-92201

Affected Vendors & Products

Vendor	Product	Version / Range
mediatek	mt2716_firmware	*
mediatek	mt2735_firmware	*
mediatek	mt2737_firmware	*
mediatek	mt6813_firmware	*
mediatek	mt6815_firmware	*
mediatek	mt6833_firmware	*
mediatek	mt6835_firmware	*
mediatek	mt6853_firmware	*
mediatek	mt6855_firmware	*
mediatek	mt6858_firmware	*
mediatek	mt6873_firmware	*
mediatek	mt6875_firmware	*
mediatek	mt6877_firmware	*
mediatek	mt6878_firmware	*
mediatek	mt6879_firmware	*
mediatek	mt6880_firmware	*
mediatek	mt6881_firmware	*
mediatek	mt6883_firmware	*
mediatek	mt6885_firmware	*
mediatek	mt6886_firmware	*
mediatek	mt6889_firmware	*
mediatek	mt6890_firmware	*
mediatek	mt6891_firmware	*
mediatek	mt6893_firmware	*
mediatek	mt6895_firmware	*
mediatek	mt6896_firmware	*
mediatek	mt6897_firmware	*
mediatek	mt6899_firmware	*
mediatek	mt6980_firmware	*
mediatek	mt6982_firmware	*
mediatek	mt6983_firmware	*
mediatek	mt6985_firmware	*
mediatek	mt6986_firmware	*
mediatek	mt6988_firmware	*
mediatek	mt6989_firmware	*
mediatek	mt6990_firmware	*
mediatek	mt6991_firmware	*
mediatek	mt6993_firmware	*
mediatek	mt8668_firmware	*
mediatek	mt8676_firmware	*
mediatek	mt8678_firmware	*
mediatek	mt8755_firmware	*
mediatek	mt8771_firmware	*
mediatek	mt8775_firmware	*
mediatek	mt8791_firmware	*
mediatek	mt8791t_firmware	*
mediatek	mt8792_firmware	*
mediatek	mt8793_firmware	*
mediatek	mt8796_firmware	*
mediatek	mt8797_firmware	*
mediatek	mt8798_firmware	*
mediatek	mt8863_firmware	*
mediatek	mt8873_firmware	*
mediatek	mt8883_firmware	*
mediatek	mt8893_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 in the Modem component where a missing bounds check can lead to an out of bounds write. This may allow remote escalation of privilege if a user equipment connects to a malicious base station controlled by an attacker. User interaction is required for exploitation.

Impact Analysis

If exploited, this vulnerability could allow an attacker to gain elevated privileges on your device remotely. This might lead to unauthorized access or control of your device, especially if you connect to a compromised network or rogue base station.

Compliance Impact

The vulnerability involves a possible out of bounds write due to missing bounds check in Modem, potentially leading to remote privilege escalation. This could impact compliance with standards like GDPR or HIPAA by enabling unauthorized access or data breaches if exploited via a rogue base station. User interaction is required for exploitation, reducing but not eliminating risk.

Mitigation Strategies

Apply the patch identified as MOLY01898195 to address the missing bounds check in the Modem component.

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