CVE-2026-20416: google android Out-of-bounds Write
CVSS: 7.2v3.1HighAnalyzed
Published 02-03-2026Last modified 30-03-2026
Vulnerability summary
CVE-2026-20416 is a high (CVSS 7.2) Out-of-bounds Write vulnerability in google android. EPSS estimates a 0.19% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days, higher than 8.2% of scored vulnerabilities.
CVSS score
7.2/10
010
High · v3.1 (CVE.org)EPSS score
0.19%
0%100%
Low · +0.01 pp in 30 daysKEVNot listedIn no KEV catalog
RansomwareNone recordedNo known use recorded
Public exploits0No public exploits recorded
Timeline
- 02-03-2026PublishedVulnerability first disclosed.
- 30-03-2026Last modifiedVulnerability information updated.
Description
In pcie, there is a possible out of bounds write due to a missing bounds check. 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: ALPS10315038 / ALPS10340155; Issue ID: MSV-5155.
CVSS metrics
2 scores · 2 sources · 1 versionHigh 7.2Preferred score · CVE.org (CNA)
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:HSourcesAll 2 agree
- NVDNIST7.2HighCVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
EPSS trend
Probability
0.19%
Chance of exploitation in the next 30 days
Percentile
8%
Versus all other CVEs
30-day change
+0.01 pp
From 0.18% on 21-09-2026
21-09-202621-10-2026
EPSS score0.19%
Known exploited
Compare KEV catalogsNot in any of the 3 tracked catalogs.
Public exploits
0 foundNo public exploits indexed.
Weaknesses
CWE · root causeAffected systems
Google1 product
- android15.0 | 16.0
Mediatek, inc.1 product
- mediatek chipsetMT6991 | MT6993 | MT8188 | MT8678
2 vendors · 2 products
References
1 links- corp.mediatek.com/product-security-bulletin/March-2026Vendor Advisory