CVE-2026-20514
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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 a missing permission 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: ALPS11087632; Issue ID: MSV-8244.

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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-2026-20514
EUVD
EUVD-2026-72207

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mediatek audio_hal *

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CWE-307 The product does not implement sufficient measures to prevent multiple failed authentication attempts within a short time frame.

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Executive Summary

This is a vulnerability in the Audio HAL (Hardware Abstraction Layer) where a missing permission check could allow local information disclosure. Exploitation requires the attacker to already have System privilege access. No user interaction is needed.

Impact Analysis

If exploited, this vulnerability could allow an attacker with System privilege to access sensitive local information. This may include audio-related data or other confidential details depending on the system configuration.

Compliance Impact

The provided CVE data does not specify direct impacts on compliance with GDPR, HIPAA, or other standards. The vulnerability involves local information disclosure due to a missing permission check in Audio HAL, requiring System privilege for exploitation. Without explicit details on data types or regulatory implications, its compliance impact remains unclear.

Mitigation Strategies

Apply the patch identified as ALPS11087632 to address the missing permission check in Audio HAL. Ensure the System privilege is properly restricted to prevent local information disclosure.

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