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CVE-2026-20536

MediaTek chipset: In aidl, there is a possible memory corruption due to use after free. This could lead to local escalation of privilege if a malicious actor has already obtained the System privilege. User interaction

MediaTek, Inc. MediaTek chipset
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CVSS
6.7Medium
ExploitationNo known exploitationNot in CISA KEV, which does not prove it is unexploitedCISA KEV
Exploit odds (EPSS)0.11%Chance of exploitation activity in the next 30 days, higher than 1% of CVEs. Scored 23 Oct 2026FIRST EPSS
Fixed inNone listedNo source names a fixed version. Check the vendor advisory below
Published5 Oct 2026Updated 6 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 aidl, there is a possible memory corruption due to use after free. 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: ALPS11242428; Issue ID: MSV-9038.

Text from CVE List

Affected versions 13

  • MediaTek chipsetaffected: MT6878CVE List
  • MediaTek chipsetaffected: MT6881CVE List
  • MediaTek chipsetaffected: MT6899CVE List
  • MediaTek chipsetaffected: MT6989CVE List
  • MediaTek chipsetaffected: MT6991CVE List
  • MediaTek chipsetaffected: MT6993CVE List
  • MediaTek chipsetaffected: MT8188CVE List
  • MediaTek chipsetaffected: MT8189CVE List
  • MediaTek chipsetaffected: MT8668CVE List
  • MediaTek chipsetaffected: MT8695CVE List
  • MediaTek chipsetaffected: MT8696CVE List
  • MediaTek chipsetaffected: MT8781CVE List
  • MediaTek chipsetaffected: MT8910CVE List

References 1