CVE-2026-20405
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Publication date: 2026-02-02

Last updated on: 2026-02-17

Assigner: MediaTek, Inc.

Description
In Modem, there is a possible system crash due to a missing bounds check. 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: MOLY01688495; Issue ID: MSV-4818.
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Published
2026-02-02
Last Modified
2026-02-17
Generated
2026-05-06
AI Q&A
2026-02-02
EPSS Evaluated
2026-05-05
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Affected Vendors & Products
Showing 56 associated CPEs
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CWE ID Description
CWE-617 The product contains an assert() or similar statement that can be triggered by an attacker, which leads to an application exit or other behavior that is more severe than necessary.
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Can you explain this vulnerability to me?

This vulnerability occurs in the Modem due to a missing bounds check, which can cause the system to crash. An attacker controlling a rogue base station can exploit this by having a User Equipment (UE) connect to it, leading to a remote denial of service without requiring any user interaction or additional execution privileges.


How can this vulnerability impact me? :

The vulnerability can lead to a remote denial of service condition, causing the affected modem system to crash. This can disrupt normal device operations and connectivity, potentially impacting availability and reliability of services relying on the modem.


What immediate steps should I take to mitigate this vulnerability?

Apply the patch identified as MOLY01688495 to fix the vulnerability and prevent potential system crashes caused by rogue base stations.


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