CVE-2026-20413: Medium severity Google Android vulnerability
Published Feb 2, 2026
·Updated
In imgsys, there is a possible out of bounds write due to a missing bounds check. This could lead to local escalation of privilege if a malicious actor has already obtained the System privilege. User interaction is not needed for exploitation. Patch ID: ALPS10362725; Issue ID: MSV-5694.
Affected Software
5 affected components
All of the following
Google Android=15.0
Any of the following
MediaTek Mt6899
MediaTek Mt6991
MediaTek Mt8678
MediaTek Mt8793
Event History
Feb 2, 2026
CVE Published
via MITRE·08:15 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·08:15 AM
DescriptionWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·09:15 AM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
Frequently Asked Questions
1
What is the severity of CVE-2026-20413?
CVE-2026-20413 has a severity rating that indicates a possible local escalation of privilege due to an out of bounds write.
2
How do I fix CVE-2026-20413?
To fix CVE-2026-20413, apply the patch identified as ALPS10362725.
3
What software versions are affected by CVE-2026-20413?
CVE-2026-20413 affects Google Android version 15.0.
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Can CVE-2026-20413 be exploited without user interaction?
Yes, CVE-2026-20413 can be exploited without any user interaction if the attacker has system privileges.
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What could be the consequence of exploiting CVE-2026-20413?
Exploiting CVE-2026-20413 could lead to local escalation of privileges for a malicious actor.