Privilege Escalation Vulnerability in MiracastService by MediaTek

CVE-2026-20516

What is CVE-2026-20516?

The vulnerability in MiracastService arises from a confused deputy scenario, allowing unauthorized escalation of privileges. Exploitation does not require user interaction, which could result in local denial of service, affecting system stability. It is crucial for users and administrators to apply the relevant patches to mitigate the risk associated with this security flaw.

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