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CVE-2026-20533: CWE-190 Integer Overflow or Wraparound in MediaTek, Inc. MediaTek chipset

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VulnerabilityCVE-2026-20533cvecve-2026-20533cwe-190
Published: 10/05/2026 (10/05/2026, 01:40:10 UTC)
Source: CVE Database V5
Vendor/Project: MediaTek, Inc.
Product: MediaTek chipset

Description

CVE-2026-20533 is an integer overflow vulnerability in the display component of MediaTek chipsets. It can lead to local escalation of privilege if an attacker already has System-level privileges. Exploitation does not require user interaction. Multiple MediaTek chipset models are affected. No CVSS score is provided for this vulnerability.

Affected software

MediaTek, Inc.

MediaTek chipset

Affected versions
=MT6739=MT6761=MT6765=MT6768=MT6781=MT6789=MT6833=MT6835=MT6853=MT6855=MT6858=MT6877=MT6878=MT6879=MT6883=MT6885=MT6886=MT6889=MT6893=MT6895=MT6897=MT6899=MT6983=MT6985=MT6989=MT6991=MT6993=MT8171=MT8188=MT8668=MT8676=MT8678=MT8793

AI-Powered Analysis

Machine-generated threat intelligence

AILast updated: 10/05/2026, 02:34:21 UTC

Technical Analysis

This vulnerability involves an integer overflow or wraparound in the display functionality of MediaTek chipsets. The flaw could allow a local attacker with existing System privileges to escalate their privileges further. The vulnerability affects a broad range of MediaTek chipset models explicitly listed. There is no indication of active exploitation in the wild or a CVSS score. The vendor has assigned a patch ID (ALPS11296678) and issue ID (MSV-9167), but no patch availability or remediation details are provided in the input data.

Potential Impact

The vulnerability allows local escalation of privilege on affected MediaTek chipsets if the attacker already has System privileges. This could enable the attacker to gain higher privileges or bypass certain security controls locally. No remote exploitation or user interaction is required. There is no evidence of exploitation in the wild.

Mitigation Recommendations

Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. The vendor has assigned a patch ID, suggesting a fix may exist or is in development, but no explicit confirmation is provided. Users and administrators should monitor MediaTek advisories for updates and apply patches once available.

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Technical Details

Data Version
5.2
Assigner Short Name
MediaTek
Date Reserved
2025-11-03T01:30:59.035Z
State
PUBLISHED

Threat ID: 6ac309152cdf04f656a0bfa0

Added to database: 10/05/2026, 02:19:01 UTC

Last enriched: 10/05/2026, 02:34:21 UTC

Last updated: 10/05/2026, 02:48:09 UTC

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