CVE-2026-20412 Memory corruption in MediaTek chipset

High 7.8 Published 2 Feb 2026 Updated 30 Mar 2026

A missing bounds check in the cameraisp component allows local attackers with System privileges to escalate privileges via out-of-bounds write.

Exploited in the wild: Not known
Login needed: Any signed-in user
Attackable: Local or same network only
Victim action needed: Not needed
Fix: None listed

What is CVE-2026-20412?

CVE-2026-20412 is a high-severity memory corruption vulnerability in Google Android, published on 2 Feb 2026. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, with no action from the victim.

Official description

In cameraisp, 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: ALPS10351676; Issue ID: MSV-5733.

Weakness: CWE-787

Which versions are affected by CVE-2026-20412?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Google Android.

How do I fix CVE-2026-20412?

No fix has been published for CVE-2026-20412 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Upgrade to the fixed version. Memory-safe languages, compiler hardening and fuzzing prevent most new cases. More about Memory corruption.

Is CVE-2026-20412 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2026-20412 in the wild and no public exploit code.

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Sources

Also known as GHSA-3f45-r7fv-xp7m.