CVE-2026-20479: CWE-125 Out-of-bounds Read in MediaTek, Inc. MediaTek chipset
CVE-2026-20479 is an out-of-bounds read vulnerability in the modem component of MediaTek chipsets. It arises from a missing bounds check, allowing a remote attacker controlling a rogue base station to cause a denial of service without requiring user interaction or additional privileges. Multiple MediaTek chipset models are affected. No official patch or remediation level has been confirmed yet.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
This vulnerability involves an out-of-bounds read (CWE-125) in the modem of MediaTek chipsets due to a missing bounds check. An attacker operating a rogue base station can exploit this flaw remotely to cause a denial of service on a user equipment (UE) device connected to the malicious base station. Exploitation does not require user interaction or elevated privileges. The affected products include specific MediaTek chipset models such as MT2735, MT6833, MT6853, and others listed. There is no CVSS score or official remediation level provided, and no known exploits in the wild have been reported.
Potential Impact
The primary impact is a remote denial of service condition on devices using the affected MediaTek chipsets when connected to a rogue base station controlled by an attacker. No additional execution privileges or user interaction are required for exploitation. There is no information about further impacts such as code execution or data leakage.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. No official fix or remediation level has been provided at this time. Users and administrators should monitor MediaTek advisories for updates and apply patches once available.
CVE-2026-20479: CWE-125 Out-of-bounds Read in MediaTek, Inc. MediaTek chipset
Description
CVE-2026-20479 is an out-of-bounds read vulnerability in the modem component of MediaTek chipsets. It arises from a missing bounds check, allowing a remote attacker controlling a rogue base station to cause a denial of service without requiring user interaction or additional privileges. Multiple MediaTek chipset models are affected. No official patch or remediation level has been confirmed yet.
Weaknesses
AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
This vulnerability involves an out-of-bounds read (CWE-125) in the modem of MediaTek chipsets due to a missing bounds check. An attacker operating a rogue base station can exploit this flaw remotely to cause a denial of service on a user equipment (UE) device connected to the malicious base station. Exploitation does not require user interaction or elevated privileges. The affected products include specific MediaTek chipset models such as MT2735, MT6833, MT6853, and others listed. There is no CVSS score or official remediation level provided, and no known exploits in the wild have been reported.
Potential Impact
The primary impact is a remote denial of service condition on devices using the affected MediaTek chipsets when connected to a rogue base station controlled by an attacker. No additional execution privileges or user interaction are required for exploitation. There is no information about further impacts such as code execution or data leakage.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. No official fix or remediation level has been provided at this time. Users and administrators should monitor MediaTek advisories for updates and apply patches once available.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- MediaTek
- Date Reserved
- 2025-11-03T01:30:59.021Z
- Cvss Version
- null
- State
- PUBLISHED
- Remediation Level
- null
Threat ID: 6a700183bf32cb7a34d5caa3
Added to database: 08/03/2026, 02:48:35 UTC
Last enriched: 08/03/2026, 03:23:02 UTC
Last updated: 08/03/2026, 03:23:02 UTC
Views: 2
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