CVE-2026-20524: mt6899 — Fix

Description

In apu, there is a possible memory corruption due to improper input validation. This could lead to local escalation of privilege with no additional execution privileges needed. User interaction is not needed for exploitation. Patch ID: ALPS11249004; Issue ID: MSV-9170.

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CVSS v3.1 Score

8.4

HIGH

CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

EPSS — Exploit Prediction

0.0013

Probability of exploitation

0.03%

Percentile rank

EPSS estimates the probability that this vulnerability will be exploited in the wild within the next 30 days. A higher score means more likely to be exploited.

Weakness Type (CWE)

CWE-1285 CWE-1285

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions
mediatek	mt6899_firmware	All
mediatek	mt6899	All
mediatek	mt6993_firmware	All
mediatek	mt6993	All
mediatek	mt8668_firmware	All
mediatek	mt8668	All
mediatek	mt8781_firmware	All
mediatek	mt8781	All
mediatek	mt8793_firmware	All
mediatek	mt8793	All
mediatek	mt8910_firmware	All
mediatek	mt8910	All

References

Advisories & Patches

https://www.mediatek.com/product-security-bulletin/October-2026

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2026-20524? +

In apu, there is a possible memory corruption due to improper input validation. This could lead to local escalation of privilege with no additional execution privileges needed. User interaction is not needed for exploitation. Patch ID: ALPS11249004; Issue ID: MSV-9170. It has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 8.4 (HIGH).

How severe is CVE-2026-20524? +

CVE-2026-20524 has a CVSS v3.1 score of 8.4 out of 10, rated HIGH. This is a high-severity vulnerability that should be prioritized for patching. The EPSS score is 0.0013, placing it in the 0th percentile for exploitation probability.

What products are affected by CVE-2026-20524? +

CVE-2026-20524 affects products from mediatek, specifically: mt6899, mt6899_firmware, mt6993, mt6993_firmware, mt8668, mt8668_firmware, mt8781, mt8781_firmware, mt8793, mt8793_firmware, mt8910, mt8910_firmware. Check the affected products table above for specific version ranges.

How do I check if I'm vulnerable to CVE-2026-20524? +

You can use Secably's free Website Scanner to check your website for known vulnerabilities. For infrastructure scanning, use the Port Scanner to identify exposed services that may be affected. Check the vendor advisories linked above for specific patch and version information.

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