CVE-2026-20446: CWE-787 Out-of-bounds Write in MediaTek, Inc. MediaTek chipset
CVE-2026-20446 is an out-of-bounds write vulnerability in the secure boot component of MediaTek chipsets, specifically affecting the MT6813 version. The issue arises from an integer overflow that can lead to memory corruption. Exploitation requires local access with user-level privileges but does not require user interaction. The vulnerability can cause a local denial of service by crashing the device. A patch has been identified (Patch ID: ALPS09963054), but the current patch status is not confirmed from the available data.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
This vulnerability involves an out-of-bounds write in the secure boot process of MediaTek chipsets due to an integer overflow condition. The flaw affects the MT6813 chipset and can be exploited locally by an attacker with user privileges to cause a denial of service. No user interaction is needed for exploitation. The CVSS score is 4.3 (medium severity), reflecting the requirement for local access and limited impact to availability only. There is a patch identified by MediaTek (ALPS09963054), but no explicit confirmation of its availability or deployment is provided in the vendor data.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation results in a local denial of service condition, potentially crashing the device. There is no impact on confidentiality or integrity according to the CVSS vector. The attacker must have physical or local access with user privileges. No known exploits are reported in the wild.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Since a patch ID is referenced, users should monitor MediaTek advisories for the official fix and apply it once available. Until patched, restrict physical and local user access to affected devices to mitigate risk.
CVE-2026-20446: CWE-787 Out-of-bounds Write in MediaTek, Inc. MediaTek chipset
Description
CVE-2026-20446 is an out-of-bounds write vulnerability in the secure boot component of MediaTek chipsets, specifically affecting the MT6813 version. The issue arises from an integer overflow that can lead to memory corruption. Exploitation requires local access with user-level privileges but does not require user interaction. The vulnerability can cause a local denial of service by crashing the device. A patch has been identified (Patch ID: ALPS09963054), but the current patch status is not confirmed from the available data.
AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
This vulnerability involves an out-of-bounds write in the secure boot process of MediaTek chipsets due to an integer overflow condition. The flaw affects the MT6813 chipset and can be exploited locally by an attacker with user privileges to cause a denial of service. No user interaction is needed for exploitation. The CVSS score is 4.3 (medium severity), reflecting the requirement for local access and limited impact to availability only. There is a patch identified by MediaTek (ALPS09963054), but no explicit confirmation of its availability or deployment is provided in the vendor data.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation results in a local denial of service condition, potentially crashing the device. There is no impact on confidentiality or integrity according to the CVSS vector. The attacker must have physical or local access with user privileges. No known exploits are reported in the wild.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Since a patch ID is referenced, users should monitor MediaTek advisories for the official fix and apply it once available. Until patched, restrict physical and local user access to affected devices to mitigate risk.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- MediaTek
- Date Reserved
- 2025-11-03T01:30:59.013Z
- Cvss Version
- null
- State
- PUBLISHED
- Remediation Level
- null
Threat ID: 69d47ddc0a160ebd9234c837
Added to database: 4/7/2026, 3:45:32 AM
Last enriched: 4/14/2026, 4:13:12 PM
Last updated: 5/22/2026, 7:35:47 PM
Views: 68
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