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CVE-2026-20589

MediaTek chipset: In venc, there is a possible out of bounds write due to type confusion. This could lead to local escalation of privilege if a malicious actor has already obtained the System privilege. User interactio

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 21 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 venc, there is a possible out of bounds write due to type confusion. 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: ALPS11383899; Issue ID: MSV-9606.

Text from CVE List

Affected versions 22

  • MediaTek chipsetaffected: MT2718CVE List
  • MediaTek chipsetaffected: MT6768CVE List
  • MediaTek chipsetaffected: MT6769CVE List
  • MediaTek chipsetaffected: MT6789CVE List
  • MediaTek chipsetaffected: MT6833CVE List
  • MediaTek chipsetaffected: MT6855CVE List
  • MediaTek chipsetaffected: MT6877CVE List
  • MediaTek chipsetaffected: MT8186CVE List
  • MediaTek chipsetaffected: MT8188CVE List
  • MediaTek chipsetaffected: MT8189CVE List
  • MediaTek chipsetaffected: MT8195CVE List
  • MediaTek chipsetaffected: MT8196CVE List
  • MediaTek chipsetaffected: MT8367CVE List
  • MediaTek chipsetaffected: MT8391CVE List
  • MediaTek chipsetaffected: MT8395CVE List
  • MediaTek chipsetaffected: MT8696CVE List
  • MediaTek chipsetaffected: MT8781CVE List
  • MediaTek chipsetaffected: MT8788ECVE List
  • MediaTek chipsetaffected: MT8792CVE List
  • MediaTek chipsetaffected: MT8793CVE List
  • MediaTek chipsetaffected: MT8799CVE List
  • MediaTek chipsetaffected: MT8910CVE List

References 1