FKIE_CVE-2026-20542
Vulnerability from fkie_nvd - Published: 2026-10-05 02:16 - Updated: 2026-10-09 17:37
Severity
Summary
In apusys, there is a possible memory corruption due to use after free. 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: ALPS11076799; Issue ID: MSV-8143.
References
| URL | Tags | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| security@mediatek.com | https://www.mediatek.com/product-security-bulletin/October-2026 | Vendor Advisory |
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