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CVE-2026-20455 MediaTek, Inc. CVE debrief

A missing bounds check in the geniezone component creates an out-of-bounds write condition. The vulnerability requires an attacker to already hold System privilege, limiting exposure to post-compromise scenarios. No user interaction is needed for exploitation. The issue has been addressed via patch ALPS10873936 (Issue ID: MSV-6784).

Vendor
MediaTek, Inc.
Product
MediaTek chipset
CVSS
Unknown
CISA KEV
Not listed in stored evidence
Original CVE published
2026-06-01
Original CVE updated
2026-06-01
Advisory published
2026-06-01
Advisory updated
2026-06-01

Who should care

Device manufacturers, OEMs, and enterprises managing Android or MediaTek-based endpoints where geniezone operates with elevated privileges. The pre-requisite System privilege requirement means this vulnerability is primarily relevant in scenarios where an endpoint is already compromised or where untrusted code can execute with system-level access.

Technical summary

The geniezone component contains a missing bounds check that permits an out-of-bounds write. An attacker who has already obtained System privilege can exploit this flaw to escalate privileges locally without user interaction. The vulnerability is classified under CWE-787. A patch (ALPS10873936) has been issued to address Issue ID MSV-6784.

Defensive priority

medium

Recommended defensive actions

  • Apply patch ALPS10873936 when available from the device vendor or OEM
  • Restrict and audit System-level access to reduce attack surface for privilege escalation chains
  • Monitor for abnormal geniezone process behavior or unexpected kernel memory modifications
  • Review MediaTek security bulletins for affected chipset and device models

Evidence notes

The CVE description identifies the affected component as geniezone with a missing bounds check leading to out-of-bounds write. The vendor evidence points to MediaTek based on reference domain analysis, with the canonical source marked as low-confidence and flagged for review. The official reference links to a MediaTek Product Security Bulletin for June 2026. CWE-787 (Out-of-bounds Write) is the assigned weakness.

Official resources

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