Description
In apu, there is a possible memory corruption due to improper input validation. This could lead to local escalation of privilege with no additional execution privileges needed. User interaction is not needed for exploitation. Patch ID: ALPS11249004; Issue ID: MSV-9170.
Published: 2026-10-05
Score: 8.4 High
EPSS: < 1% Very Low
KEV: No
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Mon, 05 Oct 2026 13:15:00 +0000

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Title Memory corruption in MediaTek chipset apu component enabling local privilege escalation

Mon, 05 Oct 2026 11:30:00 +0000

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Metrics cvssV3_1

{'score': 8.4, 'vector': 'CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H'}

ssvc

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


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Title Memory corruption in MediaTek chipset apu component enabling local privilege escalation

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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 apu, there is a possible memory corruption due to improper input validation. This could lead to local escalation of privilege with no additional execution privileges needed. User interaction is not needed for exploitation. Patch ID: ALPS11249004; Issue ID: MSV-9170.
Weaknesses CWE-1285
References

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Mediatek, Inc. Mediatek Chipset
cve-icon MITRE

Status: PUBLISHED

Assigner: MediaTek

Published:

Updated: 2026-10-05T10:53:47.830Z

Reserved: 2025-11-03T01:30:59.033Z

Link: CVE-2026-20524

cve-icon Vulnrichment

Updated: 2026-10-05T10:45:34.576Z

cve-icon NVD

Status : Received

Published: 2026-10-05T02:16:51.040

Modified: 2026-10-05T11:16:49.280

Link: CVE-2026-20524

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No data.

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Updated: 2026-10-05T13:00:17Z

Weaknesses
  • CWE-1285

    Improper Validation of Specified Index, Position, or Offset in Input