CVE-2026-20566

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Last modified

CVE-2026-20566 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. In Modem, there is a possible out of bounds write due to a missing bounds check. This could lead to remote denial of service, if a UE has connected to a rogue base station controlled by the attacker, if a malicious actor has already obtained the System privilege.

Description

In Modem, there is a possible out of bounds write due to a missing bounds check. This could lead to remote denial of service, if a UE has connected to a rogue base station controlled by the attacker, if a malicious actor has already obtained the System privilege. User interaction is needed for exploitation. Patch ID: MOLY01923663 / ALPS11315955; Issue ID: MSV-10866.

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

Source: CNA advisory (CVE.org). NVD analysis pending.

VendorProductVersions
MediaTek, Inc.MediaTek chipsetMT2716; MT2735; MT2737; MT6813; MT6815; MT6833; MT6835; MT6853; MT6855; MT6858; MT6873; MT6875; MT6877; MT6878; MT6879; MT6880; MT6881; MT6883; MT6885; MT6886; MT6889; MT6890; MT6891; MT6893; MT6895; MT6896; MT6897; MT6899; MT6980; MT6982; MT6983; MT6985; MT6986; MT6988; MT6989; MT6990; MT6991; MT6993; MT8676; MT8678; MT8791

References

Timeline

Published
Last Modified
Status
Received

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2026-20566?
In Modem, there is a possible out of bounds write due to a missing bounds check. This could lead to remote denial of service, if a UE has connected to a rogue base station controlled by the attacker, if a malicious actor has already obtained the System privilege. User interaction is needed for exploitation. Patch ID: MOLY01923663 / ALPS11315955; Issue ID: MSV-10866.
How severe is CVE-2026-20566?
Severity scoring for CVE-2026-20566 is pending analysis.
How do I fix CVE-2026-20566?
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