CVE-2026-20526 - Vulnerability Details - OpenCVE

In Modem, there is a possible out of bounds write due to a missing bounds check. This could lead to remote escalation of privilege, if a UE has connected to a rogue base station controlled by the attacker, with no additional execution privileges needed. User interaction is needed for exploitation. Patch ID: MOLY01898195; Issue ID: MSV-8906.

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References

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https://www.mediatek.com/product-security-bulletin/October-2026

History

Mon, 05 Oct 2026 02:15:00 +0000

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Description		In Modem, there is a possible out of bounds write due to a missing bounds check. This could lead to remote escalation of privilege, if a UE has connected to a rogue base station controlled by the attacker, with no additional execution privileges needed. User interaction is needed for exploitation. Patch ID: MOLY01898195; Issue ID: MSV-8906.
Weaknesses		CWE-787
References		https://www.mediatek.com/product-security-bulletin/October-2026

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MITRE

Status: PUBLISHED

Assigner: MediaTek

Published: 2026-10-05T01:39:55.669Z

Updated: 2026-10-05T01:39:55.669Z

Reserved: 2025-11-03T01:30:59.033Z

Link: CVE-2026-20526

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NVD

Status : Received

Published: 2026-10-05T02:16:51.283

Modified: 2026-10-05T02:16:51.283

Link: CVE-2026-20526

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Weaknesses

CWE-787

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