CVE-2026-68591
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Privilege Escalation in Modem Due to Permissions Bypass

Publication date: 2026-11-02

Last updated on: 2026-11-02

Assigner: MediaTek, Inc.

Description
In Modem, there is a possible escalation of privilege due to a permissions bypass. This could lead to local escalation of privilege (EoP) if a malicious actor has already obtained the System privilege. User interaction is not needed for exploitation. Patch ID: ALPS09608864 / ALPS09327759; Issue ID: MSV-2958.

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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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NVD
CVE-2026-68591

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CWE ID Description
CWE-732 The product specifies permissions for a security-critical resource in a way that allows that resource to be read or modified by unintended actors.

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Executive Summary

This vulnerability in Modem allows a malicious actor with System privilege to bypass permissions and escalate privileges further. It does not require user interaction to exploit.

Impact Analysis

If exploited, this vulnerability could allow an attacker to gain higher privileges than initially granted, potentially leading to unauthorized system access or control.

Mitigation Strategies

Apply the provided patch IDs ALPS09608864 or ALPS09327759 to address the permissions bypass issue. Ensure the System privilege is properly configured to prevent escalation.

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