VDB
CVE-2026-20589
CVE-2026-20589
PUBLISHED
CVSS 6.7 MEDIUM
Reported by mediatek · Published October 5, 2026
In venc, there is a possible out of bounds write due to type confusion. 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: ALPS11383899; Issue ID: MSV-9606.
Risk scores
CVSS 3.1
6.7
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Affected products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| MediaTek, Inc. | MediaTek chipset | MT6768, MT6769, MT6789 |
| MediaTek, Inc. | MediaTek chipset | * |
Timeline
- Oct 5, 2026 EPSS Score (2 in total, the first dated here)
- Oct 5, 2026 CVE Published
- Oct 30, 2026 CVE Updated
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