CVE-2026-20472

MEDIUMCVSS 4.4/10EPSS 0.14%

Last modified

CVE-2026-20472 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 4.4/10 on the CVSS scale. In TFA, there is a possible out of bounds write due to a missing bounds check. This could lead to local denial of service if a malicious actor has already obtained the System privilege. EPSS estimates a 0.14% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

In TFA, there is a possible out of bounds write due to a missing bounds check. 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: ALPS10991467; Issue ID: MSV-7764.

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
0.14%

4.0th 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 chipsetMT6982VB; MT6986; MT6986D

References

Timeline

Published
Last Modified
Status
Received

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2026-20472?
In TFA, there is a possible out of bounds write due to a missing bounds check. 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: ALPS10991467; Issue ID: MSV-7764.
How severe is CVE-2026-20472?
CVE-2026-20472 has a CVSS score of 4.4/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.14% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2026-20472?
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