CVE-2026-20453: Medium severity geniezone vulnerability
In geniezone, 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: ALPS10886526; Issue ID: MSV-6791.
Affected Software
Remediation
Recommended actions to resolve this vulnerability, in priority order.
- Upgrade
Upgrade
geniezoneto a version that resolves this vulnerability.Patch ALPS10886526 - Compensating control
Mitigate local privilege escalation risk by limiting System-privileged access to trusted users/processes (since exploitation may occur without user interaction if an attacker already has the System privilege).
Event History
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2026-20453?
CVE-2026-20453 has a medium severity score of 6.7 on the CVSS scale.
What vulnerabilities does CVE-2026-20453 affect?
CVE-2026-20453 affects the geniezone and several MediaTek firmware versions including Mt6739, Mt6761, Mt6765, Mt6768, Mt6781, Mt6789, and Mt6835.
How do I fix CVE-2026-20453?
To fix CVE-2026-20453, apply the patch ID ALPS10886526 as soon as it is available.
What is the potential impact of CVE-2026-20453?
CVE-2026-20453 can lead to local escalation of privilege for an attacker with system privileges.
Is user interaction required to exploit CVE-2026-20453?
No, user interaction is not needed to exploit CVE-2026-20453.