Privilege Escalation Vulnerability in GenieZone by MediaTek

CVE-2026-20517

What is CVE-2026-20517?

In the GenieZone product by MediaTek, a vulnerability exists that allows for potential privilege escalation through a use-after-free condition. This issue can be exploited by an attacker who has already achieved system-level privileges, enabling them to elevate their access without requiring user interaction. The problem necessitates prompt attention to ensure user security. The issue has been documented with Patch ID: ALPS10900510 and Issue ID: MSV-6781.

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