CVE-2026-20464

MEDIUMCVSS 6.5/10EPSS 0.35%

Last modified

CVE-2026-20464 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 6.5/10 on the CVSS scale. In hevc decoder, there is a possible out of bounds write due to an integer overflow. This could lead to remote escalation of privilege if a malicious actor has already obtained the System privilege. EPSS estimates a 0.35% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

In hevc decoder, there is a possible out of bounds write due to an integer overflow. This could lead to remote escalation of privilege if a malicious actor has already obtained the System privilege. User interaction is not needed for exploitation. Patch ID: ALPS11104718; Issue ID: MSV-8297.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1
6.5/10

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

EPSS Probability
0.35%

28.0th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

Source: CNA advisory (CVE.org). NVD analysis pending.

VendorProductVersions
MediaTek, Inc.MediaTek chipsetMT6761; MT8766; MT8768

References

Timeline

Published
Last Modified
Status
Received

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2026-20464?
In hevc decoder, there is a possible out of bounds write due to an integer overflow. This could lead to remote escalation of privilege if a malicious actor has already obtained the System privilege. User interaction is not needed for exploitation. Patch ID: ALPS11104718; Issue ID: MSV-8297.
How severe is CVE-2026-20464?
CVE-2026-20464 has a CVSS score of 6.5/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.35% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2026-20464?
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