CVE-2026-20590
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System Crash via Logic Error in MediaTek Display

Publication date: 2026-11-02

Last updated on: 2026-11-02

Assigner: MediaTek, Inc.

Description
In display, there is a possible system crash due to a logic error. This could lead to local denial of service if a malicious actor has already obtained the System privilege. User interaction is not needed for exploitation. Patch ID: ALPS11410704; Issue ID: MSV-9574.

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Published
2026-11-02
Last Modified
2026-11-02
Generated
2026-11-02
AI Q&A
2026-11-02
EPSS Evaluated
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CVE-2026-20590

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CWE ID Description
CWE-121 A stack-based buffer overflow condition is a condition where the buffer being overwritten is allocated on the stack (i.e., is a local variable or, rarely, a parameter to a function).

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Executive Summary

This is a logic error in the display component of MediaTek chipsets that can cause a system crash. It requires an attacker to already have system privileges to exploit and leads to a local denial of service without needing user interaction.

Impact Analysis

If exploited, this vulnerability could crash your device, making it unresponsive. Since it requires system privileges, it is more likely to affect advanced users or systems with existing compromises.

Mitigation Strategies

Apply the patch provided by MediaTek (Patch ID: ALPS11410704) to address the logic error causing the system crash. Ensure the patch is installed on all affected MediaTek chipsets to prevent local denial of service.

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