CVE-2026-20450: Medium severity Modem vulnerability
Published May 4, 2026
·Updated
In Modem, there is a possible system crash due to incorrect error handling. This could lead to remote denial of service, if a UE has connected to a rogue base station controlled by the attacker, with no additional execution privileges needed. User interaction is not needed for exploitation. Patch ID: MOLY01753620; Issue ID: MSV-6100.
Affected Software
103 affected components
Modem
All of the following
MediaTek Mt2735 Firmware
MediaTek Mt2735
All of the following
MediaTek Mt2737 Firmware
MediaTek Mt2737
All of the following
MediaTek Mt6833 Firmware
MediaTek Mt6833
All of the following
MediaTek Mt6835 Firmware
MediaTek Mt6835
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MediaTek Mt6853 Firmware
MediaTek Mt6853
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MediaTek Mt6855 Firmware
MediaTek Mt6855
All of the following
MediaTek Mt6858 Firmware
MediaTek Mt6858
All of the following
MediaTek Mt6873 Firmware
MediaTek Mt6873
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MediaTek Mt6875 Firmware
MediaTek Mt6875
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MediaTek Mt6877 Firmware
MediaTek Mt6877
All of the following
MediaTek Mt6878 Firmware
MediaTek Mt6878
All of the following
MediaTek Mt6879 Firmware
MediaTek Mt6879
All of the following
MediaTek Mt6880 Firmware
MediaTek Mt6880
All of the following
MediaTek Mt6883 Firmware
MediaTek Mt6883
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MediaTek Mt6885 Firmware
MediaTek Mt6885
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MediaTek Mt6886 Firmware
MediaTek Mt6886
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MediaTek Mt6889 Firmware
MediaTek Mt6889
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MediaTek Mt6890 Firmware
MediaTek Mt6890
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MediaTek Mt6891 Firmware
MediaTek Mt6891
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MediaTek Mt6893 Firmware
MediaTek Mt6893
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MediaTek Mt6895 Firmware
MediaTek Mt6895
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MediaTek Mt6896 Firmware
MediaTek Mt6896
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MediaTek Mt6897 Firmware
MediaTek Mt6897
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MediaTek Mt6899 Firmware
MediaTek Mt6899
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MediaTek Mt6980 Firmware
MediaTek Mt6980
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MediaTek Mt6983 Firmware
MediaTek Mt6983
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MediaTek Mt6985 Firmware
MediaTek Mt6985
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MediaTek Mt6986 Firmware
MediaTek Mt6986
All of the following
MediaTek Mt6989 Firmware
MediaTek Mt6989
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MediaTek Mt6990 Firmware
MediaTek Mt6990
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MediaTek Mt6991 Firmware
MediaTek Mt6991
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MediaTek Mt6993 Firmware
MediaTek Mt6993
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MediaTek Mt8668 Firmware
MediaTek Mt8668
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MediaTek Mt8673 Firmware
MediaTek Mt8673
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MediaTek Mt8675 Firmware
MediaTek Mt8675
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MediaTek Mt8676 Firmware
MediaTek Mt8676
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MediaTek Mt8678 Firmware
MediaTek Mt8678
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MediaTek Mt8755 Firmware
MediaTek Mt8755
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MediaTek Mt8771 Firmware
MediaTek Mt8771
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MediaTek Mt8775 Firmware
MediaTek Mt8775
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MediaTek Mt8791 Firmware
MediaTek Mt8791
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MediaTek Mt8791t Firmware
MediaTek Mt8791t
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MediaTek Mt8792 Firmware
MediaTek Mt8792
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MediaTek Mt8793 Firmware
MediaTek Mt8793
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MediaTek Mt8795t Firmware
MediaTek Mt8795t
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MediaTek Mt8797 Firmware
MediaTek Mt8797
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MediaTek Mt8798 Firmware
MediaTek Mt8798
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MediaTek Mt8863 Firmware
MediaTek Mt8863
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MediaTek Mt8873 Firmware
MediaTek Mt8873
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MediaTek Mt8883 Firmware
MediaTek Mt8883
All of the following
MediaTek Mt8893 Firmware
MediaTek Mt8893
Event History
May 4, 2026
CVE Published
via MITRE·05:41 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·05:41 AM
DescriptionWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·07:15 AM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
Frequently Asked Questions
1
What is the severity of CVE-2026-20450?
The severity of CVE-2026-20450 is classified as critical due to its potential to cause a system crash and remote denial of service.
2
How do I fix CVE-2026-20450?
To fix CVE-2026-20450, apply the latest security patch provided by the software vendor for the Modem.
3
What are the potential impacts of CVE-2026-20450?
Potential impacts of CVE-2026-20450 include system crashes and denial of service when a user connects to a malicious base station.
4
Is user interaction required to exploit CVE-2026-20450?
No, user interaction is not required to exploit CVE-2026-20450.
5
Who is affected by CVE-2026-20450?
Users of the Modem software who connect to rogue base stations are affected by CVE-2026-20450.