CVE-2026-20480
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Description
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.
Severity
MEDIUM
CVSS score
5.5
(v3.1)
Vulnerability status
Analyzed
Source identifier
Published
2026-08-03 03:16:43.097000
Last modified
2026-10-23 22:10:00.160000
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