CVE-2026-20416: High severity Google Android vulnerability
Published Mar 2, 2026
·Updated
In pcie, 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: ALPS10315038 / ALPS10340155; Issue ID: MSV-5155.
Affected Software
6 affected components
All of the following
Any of the following
Google Android=15.0
Google Android=16.0
Any of the following
MediaTek Mt6991
MediaTek Mt6993
MediaTek Mt8188
MediaTek Mt8678
Event History
Mar 2, 2026
CVE Published
via MITRE·08:39 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·08:39 AM
DescriptionWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·09:16 AM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
Frequently Asked Questions
1
What is the severity of CVE-2026-20416?
CVE-2026-20416 has a high severity rating due to the potential for local escalation of privilege.
2
How do I fix CVE-2026-20416?
To fix CVE-2026-20416, apply the patches identified as ALPS10315038 or ALPS10340155.
3
What systems are affected by CVE-2026-20416?
CVE-2026-20416 affects Google Android versions 15.0 and 16.0.
4
Is user interaction required for exploiting CVE-2026-20416?
No, CVE-2026-20416 does not require user interaction for exploitation.
5
What is the potential impact of CVE-2026-20416?
The potential impact of CVE-2026-20416 includes local escalation of privilege for an attacker with System privilege.