Privilege Escalation Vulnerability in MediaTek Products

CVE-2026-20588

What is CVE-2026-20588?

In mtee, a privilege escalation vulnerability exists due to a missing bounds check that allows malicious actors who have already gained System privileges to escalate their access further. This vulnerability can be exploited without any user interaction, posing a significant risk to system integrity. It is imperative to apply the provided patches to mitigate potential threats. For detailed information, refer to the MediaTek product security bulletin.

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