CVE-2026-20426: Medium severity Google Android vulnerability
Published Mar 2, 2026
·Updated
In display, 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: ALPS10320471; Issue ID: MSV-5538.
Affected Software
32 affected components
All of the following
Any of the following
Google Android=14.0
Google Android=15.0
Google Android=16.0
Any of the following
MediaTek Mt6739
MediaTek Mt6761
MediaTek Mt6765
MediaTek Mt6768
MediaTek Mt6781
MediaTek Mt6789
MediaTek Mt6833
MediaTek Mt6835
MediaTek Mt6853
MediaTek Mt6855
MediaTek Mt6877
MediaTek Mt6878
MediaTek Mt6879
MediaTek Mt6883
MediaTek Mt6885
MediaTek Mt6886
MediaTek Mt6889
MediaTek Mt6893
MediaTek Mt6895
MediaTek Mt6897
MediaTek Mt6899
MediaTek Mt6983
MediaTek Mt6985
MediaTek Mt6989
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-2026-20426?
CVE-2026-20426 has a severity rating that indicates it could lead to local escalation of privilege for an attacker with system privilege.
2
How do I fix CVE-2026-20426?
To fix CVE-2026-20426, apply the available patch with ID ALPS10320471 provided by the vendor.
3
What conditions are necessary for exploiting CVE-2026-20426?
Exploiting CVE-2026-20426 requires that the attacker has already obtained system privilege.
4
Does CVE-2026-20426 require user interaction for exploitation?
No, user interaction is not required to exploit CVE-2026-20426.
5
Which versions of Android are affected by CVE-2026-20426?
CVE-2026-20426 affects Android versions 14.0, 15.0, and 16.0.