CVE-2026-20424: Medium severity Google Android vulnerability
Published Mar 2, 2026
·Updated
In display, there is a possible out of bounds read due to a missing bounds check. This could lead to local information disclosure if a malicious actor has already obtained the System privilege. User interaction is not needed for exploitation. Patch ID: ALPS10320471; Issue ID: MSV-5540.
Affected Software
7 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 Mt8196
MediaTek Mt8678
MediaTek Mt8793
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-2026-20424?
CVE-2026-20424 has a moderate severity due to the potential for local information disclosure.
2
How do I fix CVE-2026-20424?
To mitigate CVE-2026-20424, apply the provided security patch ID ALPS10320471.
3
What systems are affected by CVE-2026-20424?
CVE-2026-20424 affects Google Android versions 15.0 and 16.0.
4
Is user interaction required for exploiting CVE-2026-20424?
No, user interaction is not needed for exploiting CVE-2026-20424.
5
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2026-20424?
CVE-2026-20424 is an out of bounds read vulnerability that can lead to information disclosure.