Memory Corruption Vulnerability in aidl Affects MediaTek Products
CVE-2026-20536

6.7MEDIUM

Key Information:

Vendor

MediaTek
Status
Mediatek Chipset
Vendor
CVE Published:
5 October 2026

What is CVE-2026-20536?

The aidl component in MediaTek products is susceptible to a memory corruption issue stemming from a use-after-free error. This vulnerability can be exploited by attackers with system privileges, enabling them to escalate privileges without requiring user interaction. Prompt application of the patch ALPS11242428 is essential to mitigate the risk associated with this vulnerability.

Affected Version(s)

MediaTek chipset MT6878

MediaTek chipset MT6881

MediaTek chipset MT6899

References

https://www.mediatek.com/product-security-bulletin/Octobe...

CVSS V3.1

Score:
6.7
Severity:
MEDIUM
Confidentiality:
High
Integrity:
High
Availability:
High
Attack Vector:
Local
Attack Complexity:
Low
Privileges Required:
High
User Interaction:
None
Scope:
Unchanged

Timeline

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

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