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CVE-2026-20485

In HFRP, there is a possible out of bounds write due to a missing bounds check.

MEDIUM 6.0EPSS 0.11%

Does this matter?

Lower severity and a low EPSS score (0.11%). Track it; it rarely justifies an emergency change on its own.

Description

In HFRP, there is a possible out of bounds write due to a missing bounds check. This could lead to local escalation of privilege if a malicious actor has already obtained the System privilege. User interaction is not needed for exploitation. Patch ID: ALPS11049569; Issue ID: MSV-7931.

CVSS 3.1: 6.0 MEDIUMCVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:N
EPSS: 0.11% probability · 1th percentile
CISA KEV: Not listed
Weakness: CWE-787
Affected: mediatek/mt6993 firmware
Source: security@mediatek.com

References

https://www.mediatek.com/product-security-bulletin/August-2026Vendor Advisory

Source: NVD record, EPSS from FIRST.org, KEV from CISA. Refreshed daily.