Memory Corruption Vulnerability in APU by MediaTek

CVE-2026-20531

What is CVE-2026-20531?

A memory corruption issue has been identified in the APU from MediaTek, resulting from a 'use after free' condition. This vulnerability allows for local escalation of privilege without requiring additional execution privileges or user interaction for exploitation. Mitigation measures, including applying the patch ID ALPS11249016, have been recommended to address this issue and enhance system security.

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