CVE-2026-20511
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CVE-2026-20511 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 6.7/10 on the CVSS scale. In SurfaceFlinger, there is a possible memory corruption due to use after free. 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 SurfaceFlinger, there is a possible memory corruption due to use after free. 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: ALPS11123860; Issue ID: MSV-8890.
Metrics
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
Source: CNA advisory (CVE.org). NVD analysis pending.
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| MediaTek, Inc. | MediaTek chipset | MT6858; MT6881; MT6993; MT8668 |
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Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Deferred
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