CVE-2026-20413 Memory corruption in MediaTek chipset
A missing bounds check in MediaTek imgsys allows local privilege escalation for attackers with System privileges.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- An administrator
- Attackable
- Local or same network only
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2026-20413?
CVE-2026-20413 is a medium-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 imgsys, 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: ALPS10362725; Issue ID: MSV-5694.
Which versions are affected by CVE-2026-20413?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Google Android.
How do I fix CVE-2026-20413?
No fix has been published for CVE-2026-20413 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-2026-20413 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2026-20413 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in Google Android
Sources
Also known as GHSA-9c7m-3m5m-pj6v.