CVE-2026-20457

Published Jul 1, 2026 CVSS 3.1 · 5.3 Medium EPSS < 1% KEV · Not listed
Description
In Modem, there is a possible system crash due to improper input validation. This could lead to remote denial of service, if a UE has connected to a rogue base station controlled by the attacker, with no additional execution privileges needed. User interaction is not needed for exploitation. Patch ID: MOLY01826924; Issue ID: MSV-7301.

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Title Modem Input Validation Flaw Enables Remote Denial of Service
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Title Modem Input Validation Flaw Enables Remote Denial of Service
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Title Modem Crash due to Improper Input Validation Can Cause Remote Denial of Service
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Title Modem Crash due to Improper Input Validation Can Cause Remote Denial of Service
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Title Modem Firmware Crash Leads to Remote Denial of Service via Rogue Base Station
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Title Modem Firmware Crash Leads to Remote Denial of Service via Rogue Base Station
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Title Remote Denial of Service via Modem Input Validation Error on MediaTek Chipsets
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Title Remote Denial of Service via Modem Input Validation Error on MediaTek Chipsets
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Title Modem Input Validation Crash Leading to Remote Denial of Service
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Title Modem Input Validation Crash Leading to Remote Denial of Service
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Title MediaTek Modem Firmware Crash Allowing Remote Denial of Service
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Title MediaTek Modem Firmware Crash Allowing Remote Denial of Service
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Title Improper Modem Input Validation Allows Remote Denial of Service
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Title Improper Modem Input Validation Allows Remote Denial of Service
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Title Modem Crash Due to Improper Input Validation on MediaTek Chipsets Enables Remote DoS
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Title Modem Crash Due to Improper Input Validation on MediaTek Chipsets Enables Remote DoS
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Title Modem Crash Vulnerability Causes Remote Denial of Service via Rogue Base Station
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Title Modem Crash Vulnerability Causes Remote Denial of Service via Rogue Base Station
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Title Modem Firmware Crash via Improper Input Validation Leading to Remote Denial of Service
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Title Modem Firmware Crash via Improper Input Validation Leading to Remote Denial of Service
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Title Null Pointer Dereference in MediaTek Modem Firmware Enables Remote Denial of Service
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Title Null Pointer Dereference in MediaTek Modem Firmware Enables Remote Denial of Service
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Title Modem Crash Enabling Remote Denial of Service via Improper Input Validation
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Title Modem Crash Enabling Remote Denial of Service via Improper Input Validation
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Title Modem firmware crash due to improper input validation leading to remote denial of service
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First Time appeared Mediatek, Inc.
Mediatek, Inc. mediatek Chipset
Vendors & Products Mediatek, Inc.
Mediatek, Inc. mediatek Chipset
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Metrics cvssV3_1

{'score': 5.3, 'vector': 'CVSS:3.1/AV:A/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H'}

ssvc

{'options': {'Automatable': 'no', 'Exploitation': 'none', 'Technical Impact': 'partial'}, 'version': '2.0.3'}

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Title Modem firmware crash due to improper input validation leading to remote denial of service
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Description In Modem, there is a possible system crash due to improper input validation. This could lead to remote denial of service, if a UE has connected to a rogue base station controlled by the attacker, with no additional execution privileges needed. User interaction is not needed for exploitation. Patch ID: MOLY01826924; Issue ID: MSV-7301.
Weaknesses CWE-476
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Status
PUBLISHED
Assigner
MediaTek
Published
Updated
Jul 1, 2026, 10:40 AM
Reserved
Nov 3, 2025, 1:30 AM
Status
Deferred
Published
Jul 1, 2026, 4:17 AM
Modified
Oct 25, 2026, 5:10 PM