CVE-2026-20480

MEDIUMCVSS 5.5/10EPSS 0.10%

Last modified

CVE-2026-20480 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 5.5/10 on the CVSS scale. In Audio HAL, there is a possible out of bounds write due to a heap buffer overflow. This could lead to local denial of service with User execution privileges needed. EPSS estimates a 0.10% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

In Audio HAL, there is a possible out of bounds write due to a heap buffer overflow. This could lead to local denial of service with User execution privileges needed. User interaction is not needed for exploitation. Patch ID: ALPS10960023 (Note: For MT6880, MT6890, MT6980D, MT6988, MT6990) / AUTO00851189 (Note: For MT2735, MT3737); Issue ID: MSV-7586.

Metrics

EPSS Probability
0.10%

1.2th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

VendorProductVersions
MediatekMt6880 FirmwareAll versions
MediatekMt2735 FirmwareAll versions
MediatekMt2737 FirmwareAll versions
MediatekMt6890 FirmwareAll versions
MediatekMt6980d FirmwareAll versions
MediatekMt6988 FirmwareAll versions
MediatekMt6990 FirmwareAll versions

References

Timeline

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Last Modified
Status
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2026-20480?
In Audio HAL, there is a possible out of bounds write due to a heap buffer overflow. This could lead to local denial of service with User execution privileges needed. User interaction is not needed for exploitation. Patch ID: ALPS10960023 (Note: For MT6880, MT6890, MT6980D, MT6988, MT6990) / AUTO00851189 (Note: For MT2735, MT3737); Issue ID: MSV-7586.
How severe is CVE-2026-20480?
CVE-2026-20480 has a CVSS score of 5.5/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.10% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2026-20480?
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