CVE-2026-20522: High severity MediaTek Neuropilot vulnerability
In neuropilot, there is a possible out of bounds write due to a missing bounds check. This could lead to local escalation of privilege with no additional execution privileges needed. User interaction is not needed for exploitation. Patch ID: ALPS11249050; Issue ID: MSV-9172.
Affected Software
Remediation
Recommended actions to resolve this vulnerability, in priority order.
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android/:unknown:to a version that resolves this vulnerability.Fixed in SoCVersion:2026-11-05 - Upgrade
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Patch ALPS11249050
Event History
Frequently Asked Questions
What level of access does an attacker need to exploit this issue?
Exploitation is described as local and does not require additional execution privileges. User interaction is not required.
What is the potential impact of successful exploitation?
Successful exploitation could allow local escalation of privilege through an out-of-bounds write in neuropilot.
How can I identify the vendor fix for this issue?
The listed patch identifier is ALPS11249050, and the associated issue identifier is MSV-9172.