CVE-2026-20425
Out-of-Bounds Write in Display Causes Local Privilege Escalation
Publication date: 2026-03-02
Last updated on: 2026-03-03
Assigner: MediaTek, Inc.
Description
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Affected Vendors & Products
| Vendor | Product | Version / Range |
|---|---|---|
| android | 14.0 | |
| android | 15.0 | |
| android | 16.0 |
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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. |
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Can you explain this vulnerability to me?
This vulnerability is a possible out of bounds write in the display component caused by a missing bounds check. This means that the software does not properly verify the limits of data being written, which can lead to writing data outside the intended memory area.
Exploitation of this vulnerability could allow a local attacker who already has System privileges to escalate their privileges further. Notably, no user interaction is required to exploit this issue.
How can this vulnerability impact me? :
If exploited, this vulnerability could allow a malicious actor with existing System privileges to escalate their privileges locally. This means they could gain higher-level access or control over the affected system, potentially leading to unauthorized actions or system compromise.
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