CVE-2026-20465

MediaTek Wi‑Fi Driver Out‑of‑Bounds Write Allows Privilege Escalation

Published Aug 3, 2026 CVSS 3.1 · 8.1 High EPSS < 1% KEV · Not listed
Description
In wlan AP driver, there is a possible out of bounds write due to a missing bounds check. This could lead to remote (proximal/adjacent) escalation of privilege with no additional execution privileges needed. User interaction is not needed for exploitation. Patch ID: WCNCR00489200; Issue ID: MSV-7834.

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Title MediaTek Wi‑Fi Driver Out‑of‑Bounds Write Allows Privilege Escalation
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Metrics cvssV3_1

{'score': 8.1, 'vector': 'CVSS:3.1/AV:A/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:N'}

ssvc

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

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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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Description In wlan AP driver, there is a possible out of bounds write due to a missing bounds check. This could lead to remote (proximal/adjacent) escalation of privilege with no additional execution privileges needed. User interaction is not needed for exploitation. Patch ID: WCNCR00489200; Issue ID: MSV-7834.
Weaknesses CWE-122
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Status
PUBLISHED
Assigner
MediaTek
Published
Updated
Aug 5, 2026, 3:56 AM
Reserved
Nov 3, 2025, 1:30 AM
Status
Deferred
Published
Aug 3, 2026, 3:16 AM
Modified
Oct 23, 2026, 10:10 PM