CVE-2026-20432: CWE-787 Out-of-bounds Write in MediaTek, Inc. MediaTek chipset
In Modem, there is a possible out of bounds write due to a missing bounds check. This could lead to remote escalation of privilege, if a UE has connected to a rogue base station controlled by the attacker, with no additional execution privileges needed. User interaction is needed for exploitation. Patch ID: MOLY01406170; Issue ID: MSV-4461.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
This vulnerability involves an out-of-bounds write (CWE-787) in the modem of MediaTek chipsets due to a missing bounds check. An attacker operating a rogue base station could exploit this flaw to remotely escalate privileges on a connected UE device, requiring user interaction but no further execution privileges. The issue is tracked under Patch ID MOLY01406170 and Issue ID MSV-4461 and affects numerous MediaTek chipset versions. As of the published date, no CVSS score or official remediation level has been provided.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation could lead to remote escalation of privilege on affected devices connected to a malicious base station. This could compromise device security and potentially allow unauthorized actions at a higher privilege level. However, exploitation requires user interaction and connection to a rogue base station controlled by the attacker. No known exploits are reported in the wild at this time.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until an official fix is released, users and administrators should be cautious about connecting to untrusted or unknown base stations. Monitor MediaTek advisories for updates regarding patches or mitigations.
CVE-2026-20432: CWE-787 Out-of-bounds Write in MediaTek, Inc. MediaTek chipset
Description
In Modem, there is a possible out of bounds write due to a missing bounds check. This could lead to remote escalation of privilege, if a UE has connected to a rogue base station controlled by the attacker, with no additional execution privileges needed. User interaction is needed for exploitation. Patch ID: MOLY01406170; Issue ID: MSV-4461.
AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
This vulnerability involves an out-of-bounds write (CWE-787) in the modem of MediaTek chipsets due to a missing bounds check. An attacker operating a rogue base station could exploit this flaw to remotely escalate privileges on a connected UE device, requiring user interaction but no further execution privileges. The issue is tracked under Patch ID MOLY01406170 and Issue ID MSV-4461 and affects numerous MediaTek chipset versions. As of the published date, no CVSS score or official remediation level has been provided.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation could lead to remote escalation of privilege on affected devices connected to a malicious base station. This could compromise device security and potentially allow unauthorized actions at a higher privilege level. However, exploitation requires user interaction and connection to a rogue base station controlled by the attacker. No known exploits are reported in the wild at this time.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until an official fix is released, users and administrators should be cautious about connecting to untrusted or unknown base stations. Monitor MediaTek advisories for updates regarding patches or mitigations.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- MediaTek
- Date Reserved
- 2025-11-03T01:30:59.011Z
- Cvss Version
- null
- State
- PUBLISHED
- Remediation Level
- null
Threat ID: 69d47ddc0a160ebd9234c831
Added to database: 4/7/2026, 3:45:32 AM
Last enriched: 4/7/2026, 4:00:52 AM
Last updated: 4/7/2026, 5:39:40 AM
Views: 4
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