CVE-2026-20442: Use After Free
Published Mar 2, 2026
·Updated
In display, there is a possible system crash due to use after free. This could lead to local denial of service if a malicious actor has already obtained the System privilege. User interaction is not needed for exploitation. Patch ID: ALPS10436998; Issue ID: MSV-5723.
Affected Software
49 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 Mt8186
MediaTek Mt8188
MediaTek Mt8196
MediaTek Mt8667
MediaTek Mt8673
MediaTek Mt8676
MediaTek Mt8678
MediaTek Mt8765
MediaTek Mt8766
MediaTek Mt8768
MediaTek Mt8771
MediaTek Mt8781
MediaTek Mt8791t
MediaTek Mt8792
MediaTek Mt8793
MediaTek Mt8795t
MediaTek Mt8796
MediaTek Mt8798
MediaTek Mt8873
MediaTek Mt8883
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-2026-20442?
CVE-2026-20442 is classified as a local denial of service vulnerability due to a use-after-free error.
2
How do I fix CVE-2026-20442?
To fix CVE-2026-20442, apply the patch identified by ALPS10436998.
3
Who is affected by CVE-2026-20442?
CVE-2026-20442 affects devices running Google Android versions 14.0, 15.0, and 16.0.
4
Is user interaction required to exploit CVE-2026-20442?
No, user interaction is not needed for exploitation of CVE-2026-20442.
5
Can CVE-2026-20442 lead to remote exploitation?
No, CVE-2026-20442 is a local vulnerability that requires the attacker to have system privileges.