CVE-2026-20479
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CVE-2026-20479 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.5/10 on the CVSS scale. In Modem, there is a possible out of bounds read due to a missing bounds check. This could lead to remote denial of service, if a UE has connected to a rogue base station controlled by the attacker, with no additional execution privileges needed. EPSS estimates a 0.50% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
In Modem, there is a possible out of bounds read due to a missing bounds check. This could lead to remote denial of service, if a UE has connected to a rogue base station controlled by the attacker, with no additional execution privileges needed. User interaction is not needed for exploitation. Patch ID: MOLY00741071; Issue ID: MSV-7620.
Metrics
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Mediatek | Mt2735 Firmware | All versions |
| Mediatek | Mt6833 Firmware | All versions |
| Mediatek | Mt6853 Firmware | All versions |
| Mediatek | Mt6855 Firmware | All versions |
| Mediatek | Mt6873 Firmware | All versions |
| Mediatek | Mt6875 Firmware | All versions |
| Mediatek | Mt6877 Firmware | All versions |
| Mediatek | Mt6880 Firmware | All versions |
| Mediatek | Mt6883 Firmware | All versions |
| Mediatek | Mt6885 Firmware | All versions |
| Mediatek | Mt6889 Firmware | All versions |
| Mediatek | Mt6890 Firmware | All versions |
| Mediatek | Mt6891 Firmware | All versions |
| Mediatek | Mt6893 Firmware | All versions |
| Mediatek | Mt8675 Firmware | All versions |
| Mediatek | Mt8771 Firmware | All versions |
| Mediatek | Mt8791 Firmware | All versions |
| Mediatek | Mt8791t Firmware | All versions |
| Mediatek | Mt8797 Firmware | All versions |
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