CVE-2026-20414: Use After Free
Published Feb 2, 2026
·Updated
In imgsys, there is a possible escalation of privilege due to use after free. 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: ALPS10362999; Issue ID: MSV-5625.
Affected Software
9 affected components
All of the following
Google Android=15.0
Any of the following
MediaTek Mt6897
MediaTek Mt6989
MediaTek Mt8196
MediaTek Mt8678
MediaTek Mt8766
MediaTek Mt8768
MediaTek Mt8786
MediaTek Mt8796
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-2026-20414?
CVE-2026-20414 has a high severity level due to its potential for local privilege escalation.
2
How do I fix CVE-2026-20414?
To fix CVE-2026-20414, apply the patch identified as ALPS10362999.
3
Who is affected by CVE-2026-20414?
CVE-2026-20414 affects devices running Google Android version 15.0 with certain MediaTek chipsets.
4
Is user interaction required to exploit CVE-2026-20414?
No, user interaction is not needed for the exploitation of CVE-2026-20414.
5
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2026-20414?
CVE-2026-20414 is a use-after-free vulnerability that can lead to privilege escalation.