CVE-2026-20513
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Information Disclosure in MediaTek Audio HAL

Publication date: 2026-09-07

Last updated on: 2026-09-07

Assigner: MediaTek, Inc.

Description
In Audio HAL, there is a possible information disclosure due to improper input validation. 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: ALPS11087533; Issue ID: MSV-8245.

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Published
2026-09-07
Last Modified
2026-09-07
Generated
2026-09-07
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2026-09-07
EPSS Evaluated
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NVD
CVE-2026-20513
EUVD
EUVD-2026-72206

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mediatek audio_hal *

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CWE-35 The product uses external input to construct a pathname that should be within a restricted directory, but it does not properly neutralize '.../...//' (doubled triple dot slash) sequences that can resolve to a location that is outside of that directory.

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Executive Summary

This is an information disclosure vulnerability in the Audio HAL (Hardware Abstraction Layer) due to improper input validation. It allows local information disclosure 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 System privilege to access sensitive information on your device. This may include audio-related data or other confidential details depending on the device configuration.

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 like GDPR or HIPAA by potentially exposing sensitive user data.

Mitigation Strategies

Apply the patch provided by MediaTek with Patch ID ALPS11087533 to address the improper input validation in Audio HAL.

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