CVE-2026-20516: CWE-926 Improper Export of Android Application Components in MediaTek, Inc. MediaTek chipset
Description
In MiracastService, there is a possible escalation of privilege due to a confused deputy. This could lead to local denial of service with User execution privileges needed. User interaction is not needed for exploitation. Patch ID: ALPS11060069 / DTV04881615; Issue ID: MSV-7882.
CVSS v3.1
Score 5.5medium
Affected software
MediaTek, Inc.
MediaTek chipset
Weaknesses
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Technical Analysis
This vulnerability in MediaTek chipsets arises from improper export of Android application components within the MiracastService, leading to a confused deputy scenario. An attacker with local user privileges can exploit this flaw to cause a denial of service without requiring user interaction. The issue is tracked under Patch ID ALPS11060069 / DTV04881615 and Issue ID MSV-7882. The CVSS v3.1 base score is 5.5, reflecting a medium severity with local attack vector, low complexity, required privileges of low, no user interaction, unchanged scope, and impact limited to availability.
Potential Impact
An attacker with local user privileges can exploit this vulnerability to cause a denial of service on the affected device. There is no impact on confidentiality or integrity. No user interaction is required for exploitation.
Mitigation Recommendations
A patch is available as indicated by Patch ID ALPS11060069 / DTV04881615. Users and vendors should apply the official fix to affected MediaTek chipsets to remediate this vulnerability.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- MediaTek
- Date Reserved
- 2025-11-03T01:30:59.031Z
- State
- PUBLISHED
Threat ID: 6a9e1c75acd9273b49c51dd9
Added to database: 09/07/2026, 02:07:49 UTC
Last enriched: 09/23/2026, 02:30:32 UTC
Last updated: 10/22/2026, 01:15:21 UTC
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