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MediaTek chipset vulnerability

In camera middleware, there is a possible escalation of privilege due to double 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: ALPS11134622; Issue ID: MSV-8894.

Published 7 Sep 2026Updated 7 Sep 20261 sources
CVSS 0.0
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What happened

In camera middleware, there is a possible escalation of privilege due to double 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: ALPS11134622; Issue ID: MSV-8894.

Affected versions

MediaTek chipset: MT6761; MT6765; MT6768; MT6789; MT6833; MT6835; MT6853; MT6855; MT6877; MT6879; MT6886; MT6893; MT6895; MT6991; MT6993; MT8799; MT8910 Fixed: See vendor advisory.

Why it matters

Review the vendor advisory and exposure of the affected product to determine operational impact.

Detection & mitigation

  • Apply vendor-provided updates or mitigations.
  • Review affected product exposure and access logs.

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