CVE-2026-20524: Input Validation
Published Oct 5, 2026
·Updated
In apu, there is a possible memory corruption due to improper input validation. This could lead to local escalation of privilege with no additional execution privileges needed. User interaction is not needed for exploitation. Patch ID: ALPS11249004; Issue ID: MSV-9170.
Affected Software
15 affected componentsFixes available
MediaTek APU
All of the following
MediaTek Mt6899 Firmware
MediaTek Mt6899
All of the following
MediaTek Mt6993 Firmware
MediaTek Mt6993
All of the following
MediaTek Mt8668 Firmware
MediaTek Mt8668
All of the following
MediaTek Mt8781 Firmware
MediaTek Mt8781
All of the following
MediaTek Mt8793 Firmware
MediaTek Mt8793
All of the following
MediaTek Mt8910 Firmware
MediaTek Mt8910
android/:unknown:>=SoCVersion:0<SoCVersion:2026-11-05
SoCVersion:2026-11-05
Google Android
Remediation
Recommended actions to resolve this vulnerability, in priority order.
- Upgrade
Upgrade
android/:unknown:to a version that resolves this vulnerability.Fixed in SoCVersion:2026-11-05 - Upgrade
Upgrade
aputo a version that resolves this vulnerability.Patch ALPS11249004
Event History
Oct 5, 2026
CVE Published
via MITRE·01:39 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·01:39 AM
DescriptionWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·02:16 AM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
Nov 1, 2026
Advisory Published
via OSV·12:00 AM
Data Sourced
via OSV·12:00 AM
DescriptionAffected Software
Nov 2, 2026
Data Sourced
via Android·12:00 AM
SeverityAffected Software
Frequently Asked Questions
1
What level of access does an attacker need to exploit this issue?
Exploitation is local and can lead to escalation of privilege. No additional execution privileges are needed, and user interaction is not required.
2
How can I identify the vendor fix for this issue?
The vendor identifies the fix as Patch ID ALPS11249004 and tracks the issue as MSV-9170.