CVE-2026-20429
Out-of-Bounds Read in Display Causes Local Information Disclosure
Publication date: 2026-03-02
Last updated on: 2026-03-02
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-125 | The product reads 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 an out of bounds read in the display component caused by a missing bounds check.
It means that the software reads data outside the intended memory area, which can lead to unintended information disclosure.
Exploitation does not require user interaction but does require that the attacker already has System privilege.
How can this vulnerability impact me? :
If exploited, this vulnerability could lead to local information disclosure.
Since it requires System privilege, a malicious actor who already has high-level access could use this flaw to access sensitive information they should not be able to read.
How does this vulnerability affect compliance with common standards and regulations (like GDPR, HIPAA)?:
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How can this vulnerability be detected on my network or system? Can you suggest some commands?
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What immediate steps should I take to mitigate this vulnerability?
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