CVE-2026-20486

MEDIUMCVSS 6.7/10EPSS 0.11%

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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 0.11% 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

EPSS Probability
0.11%

1.7th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

VendorProductVersions
MediatekMt8910 FirmwareAll versions
MediatekMt2718 FirmwareAll versions
MediatekMt6878 FirmwareAll versions
MediatekMt6895 FirmwareAll versions
MediatekMt6991 FirmwareAll versions
MediatekMt6993 FirmwareAll versions
MediatekMt8370 FirmwareAll versions
MediatekMt8390 FirmwareAll versions
MediatekMt8395 FirmwareAll versions
MediatekMt8678 FirmwareAll versions
MediatekMt8799 FirmwareAll versions

References

Timeline

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Last Modified
Status
Analyzed

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 0.11% 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