CVE-2026-20439

Name: CVE-2026-20439
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2026-03-02T09:16:17.17+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

MEDIUMCVSS 4.4/10EPSS 0.07%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2026-20439 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 4.4/10 on the CVSS scale. In imgsys, there is a possible system crash due to use after free. This could lead to local denial of service if a malicious actor has already obtained the System privilege. EPSS estimates a 0.07% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

In imgsys, there is a possible system crash due to use after free. This could lead to local denial of service if a malicious actor has already obtained the System privilege. User interaction is not needed for exploitation. Patch ID: ALPS10431955; Issue ID: MSV-5826.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

4.4/10

CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H

EPSS Probability

0.07%

0.1th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-416

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Google	Android	15.0

References

https://corp.mediatek.com/product-security-bulletin/March-2026Vendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Mar 2, 2026
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Analyzed

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2026-20439?

How severe is CVE-2026-20439?

CVE-2026-20439 has a CVSS score of 4.4/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.07% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2026-20439?

Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

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Source: NVD / NIST