CVE-2026-20516

Published Sep 7, 2026 CVSS 3.1 · 5.5 Medium EPSS < 1% KEV · Not listed
Description
In MiracastService, there is a possible escalation of privilege due to a confused deputy. This could lead to local denial of service with User execution privileges needed. User interaction is not needed for exploitation. Patch ID: ALPS11060069 / DTV04881615; Issue ID: MSV-7882.

Remediation

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Title MiracastService Privilege Escalation Leading to Local Denial of Service
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Metrics cvssV3_1

{'score': 5.5, 'vector': 'CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/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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First Time appeared Mediatek
Mediatek mediatek Chipset
Vendors & Products Mediatek
Mediatek mediatek Chipset
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Title MiracastService Privilege Escalation Leading to Local Denial of Service
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Description In MiracastService, there is a possible escalation of privilege due to a confused deputy. This could lead to local denial of service with User execution privileges needed. User interaction is not needed for exploitation. Patch ID: ALPS11060069 / DTV04881615; Issue ID: MSV-7882.
Weaknesses CWE-926
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Status
PUBLISHED
Assigner
MediaTek
Published
Updated
Sep 22, 2026, 2:58 AM
Reserved
Nov 3, 2025, 1:30 AM
Status
Deferred
Published
Sep 7, 2026, 2:17 AM
Modified
Sep 22, 2026, 3:16 AM