CVE-2026-20598
Received Received - Intake

Integer Overflow Leading to DoS in Modem

Vulnerability report for CVE-2026-20598, including description, CVSS score, EPSS score, affected products, exploitability, helpful resources, and attack-flow context.

Publication date: 2026-11-02

Last updated on: 2026-11-02

Assigner: MediaTek, Inc.

Description

In Modem, there is a possible out of bounds read due to an integer overflow. This could lead to remote denial of service, if a UE has connected to a rogue base station controlled by the attacker, with no additional execution privileges needed. User interaction is not needed for exploitation. Patch ID: MOLY01755742; Issue ID: MSV-8896.

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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
N/A
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CWE-125 The product reads data past the end, or before the beginning, of the intended buffer.

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Executive Summary

This vulnerability is an integer overflow in Modem that causes an out of bounds read. It can lead to remote denial of service if a user equipment connects to a malicious base station controlled by an attacker. No additional privileges or user interaction are required for exploitation.

Impact Analysis

The vulnerability allows an attacker to cause a denial of service on affected devices by exploiting a rogue base station. This could disrupt normal device functionality, including communication services, without needing physical access or user interaction.

Mitigation Strategies

Apply the patch identified as MOLY01755742 to address the integer overflow issue in Modem. Ensure all MediaTek chipsets are updated to the latest firmware version to prevent remote denial of service attacks.

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