CVE-2026-20402
BaseFortify
Publication date: 2026-02-02
Last updated on: 2026-02-17
Assigner: MediaTek, Inc.
Description
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Affected Vendors & Products
| Vendor | Product | Version / Range |
|---|---|---|
| mediatek | nr15 | * |
| mediatek | mt2735 | * |
| mediatek | mt6833 | * |
| mediatek | mt6853 | * |
| mediatek | mt6855 | * |
| mediatek | mt6873 | * |
| mediatek | mt6875 | * |
| mediatek | mt6877 | * |
| mediatek | mt6880 | * |
| mediatek | mt6883 | * |
| mediatek | mt6885 | * |
| mediatek | mt6889 | * |
| mediatek | mt6890 | * |
| mediatek | mt6891 | * |
| mediatek | mt6893 | * |
| mediatek | mt8675 | * |
| mediatek | mt8771 | * |
| mediatek | mt8791 | * |
| mediatek | mt8791t | * |
| mediatek | mt8797 | * |
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Exploitability
| CWE ID | Description |
|---|---|
| CWE-787 | The product writes data past the end, or before the beginning, of the intended buffer. |
| CWE-NVD-CWE-noinfo |
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AI Powered Q&A
Can you explain this vulnerability to me?
This vulnerability exists in the Modem component where improper input validation can cause a system crash. An attacker controlling a rogue base station can exploit this to cause a remote denial of service without needing any additional execution privileges or user interaction.
How can this vulnerability impact me? :
The vulnerability can lead to a remote denial of service, causing the affected system to crash if a user equipment (UE) connects to a malicious base station controlled by an attacker. This can disrupt normal device operation and availability.
What immediate steps should I take to mitigate this vulnerability?
Apply the patch identified as MOLY00693083 provided by the vendor to fix the improper input validation issue causing the system crash. Avoid connecting to untrusted or rogue base stations to reduce the risk of exploitation.