CVE-2026-20590: MediaTek chipset · Stack-based Buffer Overflow
Affects MediaTek chipsetSource CVE Database V5
Not known to be exploited.
Data as of 2 Nov 2026, 02:58 UTC
Rated Medium 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
A patch is referenced by Patch ID ALPS11410704; users should apply this patch if available. Since the vulnerability requires System privilege, limiting access to such privileges can reduce risk. Patch status is not explicitly confirmed; check MediaTek advisories for current remediation guidance.
Description
CVE-2026-20590 is a stack-based buffer overflow vulnerability in MediaTek chipsets that can cause a system crash due to a logic error in the display component. Exploitation requires the attacker to have System privilege but does not require user interaction. This vulnerability can lead to a local denial of service condition.