CVE-2026-20480: Buffer Overflow

Published Aug 3, 2026
·
Updated

In Audio HAL, there is a possible out of bounds write due to a heap buffer overflow. This could lead to local denial of service with User execution privileges needed. User interaction is not needed for exploitation. Patch ID: ALPS10960023 (Note: For MT6880, MT6890, MT6980D, MT6988, MT6990) / AUTO00851189 (Note: For MT2735, MT3737); Issue ID: MSV-7586.

Affected Software

15 affected components
Audio HAL
All of the following
MediaTek Mt6880 Firmware
MediaTek Mt6880
All of the following
MediaTek Mt2735 Firmware
MediaTek Mt2735
All of the following
MediaTek Mt2737 Firmware
MediaTek Mt2737
All of the following
MediaTek Mt6890 Firmware
MediaTek Mt6890
All of the following
MediaTek Mt6980d Firmware
MediaTek Mt6980d
All of the following
MediaTek Mt6988 Firmware
MediaTek Mt6988
All of the following
MediaTek Mt6990 Firmware
MediaTek Mt6990

Remediation

Recommended actions to resolve this vulnerability, in priority order.

  1. Upgrade

    Upgrade to a fixed release to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Patch ALPS10960023
  2. Upgrade

    Upgrade to a fixed release to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Patch AUTO00851189

Event History

Aug 3, 2026
CVE Published
via MITRE·02:05 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·02:05 AM
DescriptionWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·03:16 AM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2026-20480?

CVE-2026-20480 has a medium severity score of 5.5.

2

How do I fix CVE-2026-20480?

To fix CVE-2026-20480, apply the patch with ID ALPS10960023 provided for affected devices.

3

What are the potential impacts of CVE-2026-20480?

CVE-2026-20480 can lead to a local denial of service due to an out of bounds write caused by a heap buffer overflow.

4

What devices are affected by CVE-2026-20480?

CVE-2026-20480 affects devices using the Audio HAL, particularly those with MT6880, MT6890, MT6980D, MT6988, and MT6990 chipsets.

5

Is user interaction required to exploit CVE-2026-20480?

No, user interaction is not needed to exploit CVE-2026-20480.

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