CVE-2026-20529: mediatek, inc. mediatek chipset Out-of-bounds Write
CVSS: 6.7v3.1MediumAnalyzed
Published 05-10-2026Last modified 06-10-2026
Vulnerability summary
CVE-2026-20529 is a medium (CVSS 6.7) Out-of-bounds Write vulnerability in mediatek, inc. mediatek chipset. EPSS estimates a 0.11% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days, higher than 1.3% of scored vulnerabilities.
CVSS score
6.7/10
010
Medium · v3.1 (CVE.org)EPSS score
0.11%
0%100%
Low · Change unavailableKEVNot listedIn no KEV catalog
RansomwareNone recordedNo known use recorded
Public exploits0No public exploits recorded
Timeline
- 05-10-2026PublishedVulnerability first disclosed.
- 06-10-2026Last modifiedVulnerability information updated.
Description
In battery, 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: ALPS11276677; Issue ID: MSV-9217.
CVSS metrics
2 scores · 2 sources · 1 versionMedium 6.7Preferred score · CVE.org (CNA)
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:HSourcesAll 2 agree
- NVDNIST6.7MediumCVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
EPSS trend
Probability
0.11%
Chance of exploitation in the next 30 days
Percentile
1%
Versus all other CVEs
30-day change
Change unavailable
Change unavailable
05-10-202619-10-2026
EPSS score0.11%
Known exploited
Compare KEV catalogsNot in any of the 3 tracked catalogs.
Public exploits
0 foundNo public exploits indexed.
Weaknesses
CWE · root causeAffected systems
Mediatek28 products
Mediatek, inc.1 product
- mediatek chipsetMT6761 | MT6765 | MT6768 | MT6781 | MT6853 | MT6858 | MT6881 | MT6893 | MT6989 | MT6991 | MT6993 | MT8171 | MT8186 | MT8188 | MT8189 | MT8196 | MT8766 | MT8768 | MT8775 | MT8781 | MT8788E | MT8791T | MT8792 | MT8796 | MT8799 | MT8883 | MT8893 | MT8910
2 vendors · 29 products
References
1 links- www.mediatek.com/product-security-bulletin/October-2026Vendor Advisory