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MediaTek chipset vulnerability

In display, 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: ALPS11292777; Issue ID: MSV-9195.

Published 5 Oct 2026Updated 6 Oct 20261 sources
CVSS 6.7
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What happened

In display, 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: ALPS11292777; Issue ID: MSV-9195.

Affected versions

MediaTek chipset: MT2718; MT6991; MT6993; MT8126; MT8171; MT8188; MT8189; MT8196; MT8668; MT8678; MT8793 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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