CVE-2026-20496

MEDIUMCVSS 4.4/10EPSS 0.14%

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 0.14% 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

CVSS 3.1
4.4/10

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

EPSS Probability
0.14%

4.0th 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 chipsetMT6983; MT8676; MT8678; MT8755; MT8768; MT8771; MT8775; MT8781; MT8786; MT8791T; MT8792; MT8793; MT8796; MT8797; MT8798; MT8799; MT8910

References

Timeline

Published
Last Modified
Status
Received

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 0.14% 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