CVE-2026-20512
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CVE-2026-20512 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 6.7/10 on the CVSS scale. In Audio HAL, there is a possible escalation of privilege due to improper input validation. This could lead to local escalation of privilege 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 Audio HAL, there is a possible escalation of privilege due to improper input validation. 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: ALPS11087540; Issue ID: MSV-8246.
Metrics
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
Source: CNA advisory (CVE.org). NVD analysis pending.
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| MediaTek, Inc. | MediaTek chipset | MT2718; MT6769; MT6781; MT6789; MT6833; MT6835; MT6853; MT6855; MT6858; MT6877; MT6878; MT6881; MT6886; MT6893; MT6895; MT6897; MT6899; MT6989; MT6991; MT6993; MT8126; MT8168; MT8171; MT8186; MT8188; MT8189; MT8195; MT8196; MT8321; MT8365; MT8367; MT8385; MT8390; MT8391; MT8668; MT8676; MT8678; MT8696; MT8755; MT8766; MT8768; MT8771; MT8775; MT8781; MT8786; MT8788E; MT8791T; MT8792; MT8793; MT8796; MT8797; MT8798; MT8799; MT8873; MT8883; MT8893; MT8910 |
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Timeline
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- Status
- Deferred
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