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MediaTekCVE-2026-20500

MediaTek chipset: improper input validation

Medium5.5CVE-2026-20500 · Published Sep 7, 2026 · updated Sep 9, 2026

In Modem, there is a possible system crash due to improper input validation. This could lead to local denial of service with User execution privileges needed. User interaction is needed for exploitation. Patch ID: MOLY01810811; Issue ID: MSV-9232.

MediaTek advisory

Affected versions

PackageAffectedFixed in
MediaTek chipset
Product
<= MT2716No fix yet
<= MT6835No fix yet
<= MT6858No fix yet
<= MT6878No fix yet
Details and references
CVSS 3.1
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H
Severity from
CISA (its enrichment of the CVE record)
Weakness
CWE-295

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