CVE-2026-20464: mediatek, inc. mediatek chipset Out-of-bounds Write
CVSS: 6.5v3.1MediumDeferred
Published 03-08-2026Last modified 05-08-2026
Vulnerability summary
CVE-2026-20464 is a medium (CVSS 6.5) Out-of-bounds Write vulnerability in mediatek, inc. mediatek chipset. EPSS estimates a 0.50% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days, higher than 41.6% of scored vulnerabilities.
CVSS score
6.5/10
010
Medium · v3.1 (CVE.org)EPSS score
0.50%
0%100%
Low · +0.14 pp in 30 daysKEVNot listedIn no KEV catalog
RansomwareNone recordedNo known use recorded
Public exploits0No public exploits recorded
Timeline
- 03-08-2026PublishedVulnerability first disclosed.
- 05-08-2026Last modifiedVulnerability information updated.
Description
In hevc decoder, there is a possible out of bounds write due to an integer overflow. This could lead to remote escalation of privilege if a malicious actor has already obtained the System privilege. User interaction is not needed for exploitation. Patch ID: ALPS11104718; Issue ID: MSV-8297.
CVSS metrics
2 scores · 2 sources · 1 versionMedium 6.5Preferred score · CVE.org (CNA)
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:NSourcesAll 2 agree
- NVDNIST6.5MediumCVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:N
EPSS trend
Probability
0.50%
Chance of exploitation in the next 30 days
Percentile
42%
Versus all other CVEs
30-day change
+0.14 pp
From 0.35% on 21-09-2026
21-09-202621-10-2026
EPSS score0.50%
Known exploited
Compare KEV catalogsNot in any of the 3 tracked catalogs.
Public exploits
0 foundNo public exploits indexed.
Weaknesses
CWE · root causeAffected systems
Mediatek, inc.1 product
- mediatek chipsetMT6761 | MT8766 | MT8768
1 vendor · 1 product