CVE-2026-20532: mediatek, inc. mediatek chipset Double Free
CVSS: 6.2v3.1MediumAnalyzed
Published 05-10-2026Last modified 05-10-2026
Vulnerability summary
CVE-2026-20532 is a medium (CVSS 6.2) Double Free vulnerability in mediatek, inc. mediatek chipset. EPSS estimates a 0.12% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days, higher than 1.4% of scored vulnerabilities.
CVSS score
6.2/10
010
Medium · v3.1 (CVE.org)EPSS score
0.12%
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.
- 05-10-2026Last modifiedVulnerability information updated.
Description
In apu, there is a possible application crash due to double free. This could lead to local denial of service with no additional execution privileges needed. User interaction is not needed for exploitation. Patch ID: ALPS11249024; Issue ID: MSV-9168.
CVSS metrics
2 scores · 2 sources · 1 versionMedium 6.2Preferred score · CVE.org (CNA)
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:HSourcesAll 2 agree
- NVDNIST6.2MediumCVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H
EPSS trend
Probability
0.12%
Chance of exploitation in the next 30 days
Percentile
1%
Versus all other CVEs
30-day change
Change unavailable
Change unavailable
05-10-202620-10-2026
EPSS score0.12%
Known exploited
Compare KEV catalogsNot in any of the 3 tracked catalogs.
Public exploits
0 foundNo public exploits indexed.
Weaknesses
CWE · root causeAffected systems
Mediatek5 products
Mediatek, inc.1 product
- mediatek chipsetMT6899 | MT6993 | MT8668 | MT8781 | MT8910
2 vendors · 6 products
References
1 links- www.mediatek.com/product-security-bulletin/October-2026Vendor Advisory