CVE-2026-20493
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CVE-2026-20493 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 4.4/10 on the CVSS scale. In wifi, there is a possible out of bounds write due to a missing bounds check. This could lead to local denial of service if a malicious actor has already obtained the System privilege. EPSS estimates a 0.13% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
In wifi, there is a possible out of bounds write due to a missing bounds check. This could lead to local denial of service if a malicious actor has already obtained the System privilege. User interaction is not needed for exploitation. Patch ID: BORA00154903; Issue ID: MSV-7575.
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
Source: CNA advisory (CVE.org). NVD analysis pending.
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| MediaTek, Inc. | MediaTek chipset | MT6890; MT6988; MT6990 |
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