CVE-2026-20453
Out of Bounds Write in GenieZone
Publication date: 2026-06-01
Last updated on: 2026-06-01
Assigner: MediaTek, Inc.
Description
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Affected Vendors & Products
| Vendor | Product | Version / Range |
|---|---|---|
| mediatek | geniezone | to ALPS10886526 (exc) |
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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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AI Powered Q&A
Can you explain this vulnerability to me?
This vulnerability exists in geniezone and is caused by a missing bounds check that leads to a possible out of bounds write.
Because of this, a malicious actor who already has System privilege could exploit this flaw to escalate their privileges locally.
No user interaction is required to exploit this vulnerability.
How can this vulnerability impact me? :
If exploited, this vulnerability could allow an attacker who already has System privilege to escalate their privileges further on the affected system.
This could lead to greater control over the system, potentially allowing the attacker to perform unauthorized actions or access sensitive information.
What immediate steps should I take to mitigate this vulnerability?
To mitigate this vulnerability, apply the security patch identified as ALPS10886526 provided by MediaTek.
Since the vulnerability requires local access with System privilege, ensure that only trusted users have such privileges and monitor for any unauthorized privilege escalations.