CVE-2026-20486

MEDIUMCVSS 6.7/10EPSS 0.10%

Last modified

CVE-2026-20486 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 6.7/10 on the CVSS scale. In imgsensor, there is a possible application crash due to incorrect error handling. This could lead to local escalation of privilege if a malicious actor has already obtained the System privilege. EPSS estimates a 0.10% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

In imgsensor, there is a possible application crash due to incorrect error handling. 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: ALPS11012302; Issue ID: MSV-7833.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1
6.7/10

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

EPSS Probability
0.10%

1.0th 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 chipsetMT2718; MT6878; MT6895; MT6991; MT6993; MT8370; MT8390; MT8395; MT8678; MT8799; MT8910

References

Timeline

Published
Last Modified
Status
Received

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2026-20486?
In imgsensor, there is a possible application crash due to incorrect error handling. 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: ALPS11012302; Issue ID: MSV-7833.
How severe is CVE-2026-20486?
CVE-2026-20486 has a CVSS score of 6.7/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.10% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2026-20486?
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