Privilege Escalation Vulnerability in MediaTek Modem

CVE-2026-20599

What is CVE-2026-20599?

A security vulnerability in MediaTek Modems allows for local escalation of privileges due to a missing permission check. This flaw can be exploited by malicious actors who have already obtained system privileges without requiring user interaction. The vulnerability highlights the importance of ensuring proper permission checks to protect against unauthorized access and potential exploitation of system resources. A patch is available under Patch ID: MOLY01790985 and Issue ID: MSV-8148.

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