CVE-2026-20496
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Out of Bounds Read in GenieZone Due to Missing Bounds Check

Publication date: 2026-08-03

Last updated on: 2026-08-03

Assigner: MediaTek, Inc.

Description
In geniezone, there is a possible out of bounds read due to a missing bounds check. This could lead to local information disclosure if a malicious actor has already obtained the System privilege. User interaction is not needed for exploitation. Patch ID: ALPS11036877; Issue ID: MSV-7132.

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Published
2026-08-03
Last Modified
2026-08-03
Generated
2026-08-03
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2026-08-03
EPSS Evaluated
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NVD
CVE-2026-20496
EUVD
EUVD-2026-52086

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Vendor Product Version / Range
mediatek geniezone to ALPS11036877 (exc)

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CWE ID Description
CWE-125 The product reads data past the end, or before the beginning, of the intended buffer.

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Executive Summary

This vulnerability is in geniezone, where a missing bounds check leads to a possible out of bounds read. This could allow local information disclosure if an attacker already has System privilege. Exploitation does not require user interaction.

Impact Analysis

If exploited, this vulnerability could allow an attacker with System privilege to read sensitive local information. This may include data stored on the device or system-level secrets.

Compliance Impact

This vulnerability could lead to local information disclosure if exploited by a malicious actor with System privilege. This may impact compliance with standards requiring data confidentiality, such as GDPR or HIPAA, by potentially exposing sensitive information.

Mitigation Strategies

Apply the patch identified as ALPS11036877 to address the missing bounds check in geniezone. Ensure System privilege access is restricted to prevent exploitation.

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