CVE-2026-20570: MediaTek chipset · Use After Free
Affects MediaTek chipsetSource CVE Database V5
Not known to be exploited.
Data as of 2 Nov 2026, 02:58 UTC
Rated High by Threat Radar's AI analysis · No CVSS score from NVD or the CNA
Thin evidence
One scorer or noneExploitation evidence
Disclosed: evidence found.
CVE published 2 Nov 2026
Detectable: no evidence on record.
No public nuclei template indexed
Weaponized: no evidence on record.
No public exploit code indexed in Metasploit or Exploit-DB
Exploited in the wildExploited: no evidence on record.
Not in CISA KEV and no source reports exploitation
Observed by OffSeq MirageSeen by 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
| Product | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| MediaTek, Inc.MediaTek chipset | Affected
| Fixed in– |
AI-suggested
Until a patch is available, restrict local access to trusted users only and monitor for updates from MediaTek.
Description
CVE-2026-20570 is a use-after-free vulnerability in the adsp component of MediaTek chipsets. It can lead to local escalation of privilege if an attacker already has System privilege. Exploitation does not require user interaction. Multiple MediaTek chipset models are affected.