CVE-2026-20508
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CVE-2026-20508 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 6.7/10 on the CVSS scale. In Power HAL, there is a possible escalation of privilege due to type confusion. 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 Power HAL, there is a possible escalation of privilege due to type confusion. 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: ALPS11165543; Issue ID: MSV-9012.
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Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
Source: CNA advisory (CVE.org). NVD analysis pending.
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| MediaTek, Inc. | MediaTek chipset | MT2718; MT6739; MT6761; MT6765; MT6768; MT6769; MT6781; MT6789; MT6833; MT6835; MT6853; MT6855; MT6858; MT6877; MT6878; MT6879; MT6881; MT6883; MT6885; MT6886; MT6889; MT6893; MT6895; MT6897; MT6899; MT6983; MT6985; MT6989; MT6991; MT6993; MT8171; MT8186; MT8188; MT8189; MT8196; MT8668; MT8676; MT8678; MT8696; MT8793 |
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Timeline
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- Status
- Deferred
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