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CVE-2026-20569: MediaTek chipset · Use After Free

Affects MediaTek chipsetSource CVE Database V5

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Not known to be exploited.

Data as of 2 Nov 2026, 02:59 UTC

Severity
High

Rated High by Threat Radar's AI analysis · No CVSS score from NVD or the CNA

Thin evidence

One scorer or none

Exploitation evidence

  1. Disclosed: evidence found.

    CVE published 2 Nov 2026

  2. Detectable: no evidence on record.

    No public nuclei template indexed

  3. Weaponized: no evidence on record.

    No public exploit code indexed in Metasploit or Exploit-DB

  4. Exploited in the wild: no evidence on record.

    Not in CISA KEV and no source reports exploitation

  5. Observed by OffSeq Mirage: no evidence on record.

    No attack traffic recorded by OffSeq Mirage sensors

A missing step is not evidence of safety. Sources: cve.org (opens in a new tab), the Metasploit, Exploit-DB and nuclei-templates index as of 1 Nov 2026.

What to do

Affected software

ProductAffectedFixed in
MediaTek, Inc.MediaTek chipsetAffected
  • MT6858 – MT8678
20 affected builds
Fixed in–

AI-suggested

A patch is referenced (Patch ID ALPS11431474), indicating that a fix is available. Users and administrators of affected MediaTek chipsets should apply the official patch from MediaTek as soon as it is available. Since no direct patch links or fixed versions are provided, consult MediaTek's official advisories or support channels for the patch. No additional mitigation steps are specified.

Description

CVE-2026-20569 is a use-after-free vulnerability in the MediaTek chipset's adsp component that can cause memory corruption. Exploitation requires the attacker to already have System privilege, and no user interaction is needed. This vulnerability could allow local escalation of privilege on affected MediaTek chipsets.

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