CVE-2026-20473
MEDIUMCVSS 6/10EPSS 0.12%
Last modified
CVE-2026-20473 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 6/10 on the CVSS scale. In display, there is a possible memory corruption due to use after free. This could lead to local escalation of privilege if a malicious actor has already obtained the System privilege. EPSS estimates a 0.12% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
In display, there is a possible memory corruption due to use after free. This could lead to local escalation of privilege if a malicious actor has already obtained the System privilege. User interaction is not needed for exploitation. Patch ID: ALPS11019722; Issue ID: MSV-7759.
Metrics
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Mediatek | Mt6991 Firmware | All versions |
| Mediatek | Mt8910 Firmware | All versions |
| Mediatek | Mt6993 Firmware | All versions |
| Mediatek | Mt8126 Firmware | All versions |
| Mediatek | Mt8171 Firmware | All versions |
| Mediatek | Mt8188 Firmware | All versions |
| Mediatek | Mt8189 Firmware | All versions |
| Mediatek | Mt8367 Firmware | All versions |
| Mediatek | Mt8668 Firmware | All versions |
| Mediatek | Mt8676 Firmware | All versions |
| Mediatek | Mt8678 Firmware | All versions |
| Mediatek | Mt8766 Firmware | All versions |
| Mediatek | Mt8768 Firmware | All versions |
| Mediatek | Mt8781 Firmware | All versions |
| Mediatek | Mt8786 Firmware | All versions |
| Mediatek | Mt8791t Firmware | All versions |
| Mediatek | Mt8799 Firmware | All versions |
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Timeline
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2026-20473?
In display, there is a possible memory corruption due to use after free. This could lead to local escalation of privilege if a malicious actor has already obtained the System privilege. User interaction is not needed for exploitation. Patch ID: ALPS11019722; Issue ID: MSV-7759.
How severe is CVE-2026-20473?
CVE-2026-20473 has a CVSS score of 6/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.12% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2026-20473?
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.
How Strix Helps
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