CVE-2026-20581

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CVE-2026-20581 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. In usb, 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.

Description

In usb, 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: ALPS11411985; Issue ID: MSV-9750.

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

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

VendorProductVersions
MediaTek, Inc.MediaTek chipsetMT6858; MT6881; MT6993; MT8188; MT8189; MT8518S; MT8532; MT8668

References

Timeline

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Last Modified
Status
Received

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2026-20581?
In usb, 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: ALPS11411985; Issue ID: MSV-9750.
How severe is CVE-2026-20581?
Severity scoring for CVE-2026-20581 is pending analysis.
How do I fix CVE-2026-20581?
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