Remote Denial of Service Vulnerability in MediaTek Modem

CVE-2026-20450

What is CVE-2026-20450?

A vulnerability in MediaTek's Modem allows an attacker to potentially cause a system crash through improper error handling. This vulnerability can be exploited remotely if a User Equipment (UE) connects to a compromised base station controlled by an attacker, making it possible to induce a denial of service without the need for user interaction. Users are urged to apply the necessary patches to mitigate this security risk.

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