CVE-2026-20415
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Publication date: 2026-02-02

Last updated on: 2026-02-03

Assigner: MediaTek, Inc.

Description
In imgsys, there is a possible memory corruption due to improper locking. 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: ALPS10363254; Issue ID: MSV-5617.
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Published
2026-02-02
Last Modified
2026-02-03
Generated
2026-06-16
AI Q&A
2026-02-02
EPSS Evaluated
2026-06-15
NVD
CVE-2026-20415
EUVD
EUVD-2026-5139
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Showing 3 associated CPEs
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google android 15.0
mediatek mt6897 *
mediatek mt6989 *
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CWE ID Description
CWE-667 The product does not properly acquire or release a lock on a resource, leading to unexpected resource state changes and behaviors.
CWE-415 The product calls free() twice on the same memory address.
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Executive Summary

This vulnerability exists in imgsys and is caused by improper locking, which can lead to memory corruption. It can be exploited locally by a malicious actor who already has System privilege, without requiring any user interaction.

Impact Analysis

The vulnerability can lead to a local denial of service condition, potentially disrupting system operations if exploited by someone with System privileges.

Mitigation Strategies

Apply the patch identified as ALPS10363254 to fix the memory corruption issue in imgsys. Since the vulnerability requires System privilege and no user interaction, ensure that only trusted users have System privileges and monitor for any suspicious activity until the patch is applied.

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