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CVE-2026-20525

MediaTek chipset: In Modem, there is a possible system crash due to improper input validation. This could lead to remote denial of service, if a UE has connected to a rogue base station controlled by the attacker, with

MediaTek, Inc. MediaTek chipset
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CVSS
5.3Medium
ExploitationNo known exploitationNot in CISA KEV, which does not prove it is unexploitedCISA KEV
Exploit odds (EPSS)0.21%Chance of exploitation activity in the next 30 days, higher than 10% of CVEs. Scored 23 Oct 2026FIRST EPSS
Fixed inNone listedNo source names a fixed version. Check the vendor advisory below
Published5 Oct 2026Updated 5 Oct 2026CVE List

What fixes it

No source in this snapshot names a fixed version. The vendor advisories under References are the place to check.

Description

In Modem, there is a possible system crash due to improper input validation. This could lead to remote denial of service, if a UE has connected to a rogue base station controlled by the attacker, with no additional execution privileges needed. User interaction is not needed for exploitation. Patch ID: MOLY01870473 / MOLY00814393; Issue ID: MSV-9041.

Text from CVE List

Affected versions 22

  • MediaTek chipsetaffected: MT2716CVE List
  • MediaTek chipsetaffected: MT6835CVE List
  • MediaTek chipsetaffected: MT6858CVE List
  • MediaTek chipsetaffected: MT6878CVE List
  • MediaTek chipsetaffected: MT6881CVE List
  • MediaTek chipsetaffected: MT6897CVE List
  • MediaTek chipsetaffected: MT6899CVE List
  • MediaTek chipsetaffected: MT6982CVE List
  • MediaTek chipsetaffected: MT6986CVE List
  • MediaTek chipsetaffected: MT6988CVE List
  • MediaTek chipsetaffected: MT6991CVE List
  • MediaTek chipsetaffected: MT6993CVE List
  • MediaTek chipsetaffected: MT8668CVE List
  • MediaTek chipsetaffected: MT8676CVE List
  • MediaTek chipsetaffected: MT8678CVE List
  • MediaTek chipsetaffected: MT8755CVE List
  • MediaTek chipsetaffected: MT8775CVE List
  • MediaTek chipsetaffected: MT8792CVE List
  • MediaTek chipsetaffected: MT8793CVE List
  • MediaTek chipsetaffected: MT8863CVE List
  • MediaTek chipsetaffected: MT8873CVE List
  • MediaTek chipsetaffected: MT8883CVE List

References 1