CVE-2026-20440: Medium severity Google Android vulnerability
Published Mar 2, 2026
·Updated
In MAE, 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: ALPS10431968; Issue ID: MSV-5824.
Affected Software
6 affected components
All of the following
Google Android=15.0
Any of the following
MediaTek Mt2718
MediaTek Mt6899
MediaTek Mt6991
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-2026-20440?
CVE-2026-20440 has a high severity rating due to the potential for local privilege escalation.
2
How do I fix CVE-2026-20440?
To fix CVE-2026-20440, apply the patch identified by Patch ID ALPS10431968.
3
What causes CVE-2026-20440?
CVE-2026-20440 is caused by a possible out of bounds write due to a missing bounds check.
4
Is user interaction required to exploit CVE-2026-20440?
User interaction is not needed to exploit CVE-2026-20440.
5
Which software versions are affected by CVE-2026-20440?
CVE-2026-20440 affects Google Android version 15.0, specifically in MAE.