CVE-2026-20518
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Information Disclosure in GenieZone Due to Missing Bounds Check

Publication date: 2026-09-07

Last updated on: 2026-09-07

Assigner: MediaTek, Inc.

Description
In geniezone, there is a possible information disclosure 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 needed for exploitation. Patch ID: ALPS10867524 / ALPS10876355; Issue ID: MSV-6674.

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Published
2026-09-07
Last Modified
2026-09-07
Generated
2026-09-07
AI Q&A
2026-09-07
EPSS Evaluated
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NVD
CVE-2026-20518
EUVD
EUVD-2026-72210

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Vendor Product Version / Range
mediatek geniezone From ALPS10867524 (inc) to ALPS10876355 (inc)

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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 could lead to information disclosure. It requires local System privilege and user interaction to exploit. A patch exists but no CVSS score is provided.

Impact Analysis

If exploited, this vulnerability could allow a malicious actor with System privilege to disclose local information. User interaction is required, limiting the attack surface.

Compliance Impact

The vulnerability involves a missing bounds check in geniezone that could lead to local information disclosure if an attacker already has System privilege. This may impact compliance with GDPR or HIPAA if sensitive data is exposed, but specific regulatory implications depend on the data processed and organizational context.

Mitigation Strategies

Apply the provided patches (ALPS10867524 or ALPS10876355) to address the missing bounds check in geniezone. Ensure System privilege access is restricted to prevent exploitation.

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