CVE-2026-20496

MEDIUMCVSS 4.4/10EPSS 0.11%

Last modified

CVE-2026-20496 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 4.4/10 on the CVSS scale. In geniezone, there is a possible out of bounds read due to a missing bounds check. This could lead to local information disclosure 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 geniezone, there is a possible out of bounds read due to a missing bounds check. This could lead to local information disclosure if a malicious actor has already obtained the System privilege. User interaction is not needed for exploitation. Patch ID: ALPS11036877; Issue ID: MSV-7132.

Metrics

EPSS Probability
0.11%

1.6th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

VendorProductVersions
MediatekMt6983 FirmwareAll versions
MediatekMt8676 FirmwareAll versions
MediatekMt8678 FirmwareAll versions
MediatekMt8755 FirmwareAll versions
MediatekMt8768 FirmwareAll versions
MediatekMt8771 FirmwareAll versions
MediatekMt8775 FirmwareAll versions
MediatekMt8781 FirmwareAll versions
MediatekMt8786 FirmwareAll versions
MediatekMt8791t FirmwareAll versions
MediatekMt8792 FirmwareAll versions
MediatekMt8793 FirmwareAll versions
MediatekMt8796 FirmwareAll versions
MediatekMt8797 FirmwareAll versions
MediatekMt8798 FirmwareAll versions
MediatekMt8799 FirmwareAll versions
MediatekMt8910 FirmwareAll versions

References

Timeline

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Status
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2026-20496?
In geniezone, there is a possible out of bounds read due to a missing bounds check. This could lead to local information disclosure if a malicious actor has already obtained the System privilege. User interaction is not needed for exploitation. Patch ID: ALPS11036877; Issue ID: MSV-7132.
How severe is CVE-2026-20496?
CVE-2026-20496 has a CVSS score of 4.4/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.11% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2026-20496?
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