CVE-2026-20408: Buffer Overflow

Published Feb 2, 2026
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Updated

In wlan, there is a possible out of bounds write due to a heap buffer overflow. 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: WCNCR00461651; Issue ID: MSV-4758.

Affected Software

10 affected components
All of the following
Any of the following
MediaTek Software Development Kit<=7.6.7.2
OpenWrt OpenWrt=19.07.0
OpenWrt OpenWrt=21.02.0
OpenWrt OpenWrt=23.05.0
Any of the following
MediaTek Mt6890
MediaTek MT7615
MediaTek MT7915
MediaTek Mt7916
MediaTek Mt7981
MediaTek Mt7986

Event History

Feb 2, 2026
CVE Published
via MITRE·08:14 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·08:14 AM
DescriptionWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·09:15 AM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2026-20408?

CVE-2026-20408 has a high severity rating due to the potential for remote escalation of privilege without additional execution privileges.

2

How do I fix CVE-2026-20408?

To fix CVE-2026-20408, you should apply the patch ID WCNCR00461651 provided by MediaTek.

3

What kind of attack does CVE-2026-20408 enable?

CVE-2026-20408 enables a remote elevation of privilege attack that can be exploited without user interaction.

4

Which software versions are affected by CVE-2026-20408?

CVE-2026-20408 affects MediaTek Software Development Kit versions up to 7.6.7.2 and specific OpenWrt versions including 19.07.0, 21.02.0, and 23.05.0.

5

Is user interaction required to exploit CVE-2026-20408?

No, user interaction is not needed to exploit CVE-2026-20408.

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