CVE-2026-20497
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Out of Bounds Write in GenieZone

Publication date: 2026-08-03

Last updated on: 2026-08-03

Assigner: MediaTek, Inc.

Description
In geniezone, there is a possible out of bounds write 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: ALPS10965550 / ALPS11393405; Issue ID: MSV-6941.

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Published
2026-08-03
Last Modified
2026-08-03
Generated
2026-08-03
AI Q&A
2026-08-03
EPSS Evaluated
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NVD
CVE-2026-20497
EUVD
EUVD-2026-52070

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Vendor Product Version / Range
mediatek geniezone From ALPS10965550 (exc) to ALPS11393405 (exc)

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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 in geniezone, where a missing bounds check allows a possible out of bounds write. This could enable local privilege escalation if an attacker already has System privilege access. No user interaction is required for exploitation.

Impact Analysis

If exploited, this vulnerability could allow an attacker with existing System privileges to escalate their access further, potentially gaining control over the system. This could lead to unauthorized data access or system modifications.

Compliance Impact

This vulnerability does not directly affect compliance with GDPR, HIPAA, or similar standards as it involves a local privilege escalation in a specific software component (geniezone). Compliance impacts would depend on how the affected system is used within regulated environments, but the CVE itself does not provide details on such implications.

Mitigation Strategies

Apply the provided patches (ALPS10965550 / ALPS11393405) to address the missing bounds check in geniezone. Ensure the System privilege is not granted to untrusted actors to prevent potential exploitation.

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