Description
In Audio HAL, there is a possible escalation of privilege 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: ALPS11191981; Issue ID: MSV-9126.
Published: 2026-09-07
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Mon, 07 Sep 2026 04:15:00 +0000

Type Values Removed Values Added
Title Use‑After‑Free in MediaTek Audio HAL Enables Local Privilege Escalation
First Time appeared Mediatek, Inc.
Mediatek, Inc. mediatek Chipset
Vendors & Products Mediatek, Inc.
Mediatek, Inc. mediatek Chipset

Mon, 07 Sep 2026 02:00:00 +0000

Type Values Removed Values Added
Description In Audio HAL, there is a possible escalation of privilege 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: ALPS11191981; Issue ID: MSV-9126.
Weaknesses CWE-416
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Mediatek, Inc. Mediatek Chipset
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Status: PUBLISHED

Assigner: MediaTek

Published:

Updated: 2026-09-07T01:57:21.518Z

Reserved: 2025-11-03T01:30:59.029Z

Link: CVE-2026-20506

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Status : Received

Published: 2026-09-07T02:17:19.250

Modified: 2026-09-07T02:17:19.250

Link: CVE-2026-20506

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Updated: 2026-09-07T04:00:15Z

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