CVE-2026-20427
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Missing Bounds Check in Display Module Enables Local Privilege Escalation

Publication date: 2026-03-02

Last updated on: 2026-03-03

Assigner: MediaTek, Inc.

Description
In display, there is a possible escalation of privilege due to a missing bounds check. This could lead to local escalation of privilege if a malicious actor has already obtained the System privilege. User interaction is not needed for exploitation. Patch ID: ALPS10320471; Issue ID: MSV-5537.

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Published
2026-03-02
Last Modified
2026-03-03
Generated
2026-07-06
AI Q&A
2026-03-02
EPSS Evaluated
2026-07-05
NVD
CVE-2026-20427
EUVD
EUVD-2026-9155

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google android 14.0
google android 15.0
google android 16.0

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CWE ID Description
CWE-787 The product writes data past the end, or before the beginning, of the intended buffer.

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Executive Summary

This vulnerability is a possible escalation of privilege in the display component caused by a missing bounds check.

It means that if a malicious actor already has System privilege, they could exploit this flaw to gain higher privileges locally without needing any user interaction.

Impact Analysis

The impact of this vulnerability is a local escalation of privilege, allowing an attacker who already has System privileges to potentially increase their level of access or control on the affected system.

Since no user interaction is needed, exploitation could be stealthy and increase the risk of unauthorized actions or system compromise.

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