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CVE-2026-20485

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Description

In HFRP, there is a possible out of bounds write due to a missing bounds check. This could lead to local escalation of privilege if a malicious actor has already obtained the System privilege. User interaction is not needed for exploitation. Patch ID: ALPS11049569; Issue ID: MSV-7931.

Severity
MEDIUM
CVSS score
6.0 (v3.1)
Vulnerability status
Analyzed
Source identifier
Published
2026-08-03 03:16:43.653000
Last modified
2026-10-23 22:10:00.160000
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  "sourceIdentifier": "[email protected]",
  "published": "2026-08-03T03:16:43.653",
  "lastModified": "2026-10-23T22:10:00.160",
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      "value": "En HFRP, existe una posible escritura fuera de límites debido a una falta de verificación de límites. Esto podría llevar a una escalada local de privilegios si un actor malicioso ya ha obtenido el privilegio de Sistema. No se necesita interacción del usuario para la explotación. ID de parche: ALPS11049569; ID de problema: MSV-7931."
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          "vendor": "MediaTek, Inc.",
          "product": "MediaTek chipset",
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