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Out-of-bounds write in MediaTek Modem

IdentifiersCVE-2026-20433CWE-787· Out-of-bounds Write

CVE-2026-20433 is an out-of-bounds write vulnerability in the MediaTek modem component caused by a missing bounds check. According to the provided vendor description, the flaw can be triggered in the modem processing path when a user equipment (UE) connects to a rogue base station controlled by an attacker. MediaTek identifies the issue with Patch ID MOLY01088681 and Issue ID MSV-4460. The available information does not identify the specific vulnerable function.

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Impact

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Successful exploitation could result in remote escalation of privilege in the modem context. Because the issue is an out-of-bounds write, impact may include corruption of adjacent memory and compromise of confidentiality, integrity, and availability within the affected component. The provided content states that no additional execution privileges are required and that exploitation can occur when the target UE connects to an attacker-controlled rogue base station.

Mitigation

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Until patched firmware is deployed, reduce exposure to rogue cellular infrastructure where operationally possible. Practical mitigations are limited because exploitation occurs at the modem/baseband layer when the UE connects to an attacker-controlled base station. Prefer trusted carrier environments and timely installation of OEM security updates.

Remediation

Patch, then assume compromise.

Apply the vendor patch associated with Patch ID MOLY01088681 as referenced by MediaTek in its April 2026 product security bulletin. Deploy the corresponding OEM/device firmware update from the handset vendor, as Samsung indicates this CVE was already included in previous updates for affected Samsung devices.
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Affected products & vendors

Products and vendors Mallory has correlated with this vulnerability. Open in Mallory to drill down to specific CPE configurations and version ranges.

VendorProductType
MediaTekMt2735 Firmwareoperating_system
MediaTekMt2737 Firmwareoperating_system
MediaTekMt6813 Firmwareoperating_system
MediaTekMt6833 Firmwareoperating_system
MediaTekMt6833p Firmwareoperating_system
MediaTekMt6835 Firmwareoperating_system
MediaTekMt6835t Firmwareoperating_system
MediaTekMt6853 Firmwareoperating_system
MediaTekMt6853t Firmwareoperating_system
MediaTekMt6855 Firmwareoperating_system
MediaTekMt6855t Firmwareoperating_system
MediaTekMt6873 Firmwareoperating_system
MediaTekMt6875 Firmwareoperating_system
MediaTekMt6875t Firmwareoperating_system
MediaTekMt6877 Firmwareoperating_system
MediaTekMt6877t Firmwareoperating_system
MediaTekMt6877tt Firmwareoperating_system
MediaTekMt6878 Firmwareoperating_system
MediaTekMt6878m Firmwareoperating_system
MediaTekMt6879 Firmwareoperating_system
MediaTekMt6880 Firmwareoperating_system
MediaTekMt6883 Firmwareoperating_system
MediaTekMt6885 Firmwareoperating_system
MediaTekMt6886 Firmwareoperating_system
MediaTekMt6889 Firmwareoperating_system
MediaTekMt6890 Firmwareoperating_system
MediaTekMt6891 Firmwareoperating_system
MediaTekMt6893 Firmwareoperating_system
MediaTekMt6895 Firmwareoperating_system
MediaTekMt6895tt Firmwareoperating_system
MediaTekMt6896 Firmwareoperating_system
MediaTekMt6897 Firmwareoperating_system
MediaTekMt6899 Firmwareoperating_system
MediaTekMt6980 Firmwareoperating_system
MediaTekMt6980d Firmwareoperating_system
MediaTekMt6983 Firmwareoperating_system
MediaTekMt6983t Firmwareoperating_system
MediaTekMt6985 Firmwareoperating_system
MediaTekMt6985t Firmwareoperating_system
MediaTekMt6989 Firmwareoperating_system
MediaTekMt6989t Firmwareoperating_system
MediaTekMt6990 Firmwareoperating_system
MediaTekMt6991 Firmwareoperating_system
MediaTekMt8668 Firmwareoperating_system
MediaTekMt8673 Firmwareoperating_system
MediaTekMt8675 Firmwareoperating_system
MediaTekMt8676 Firmwareoperating_system
MediaTekMt8678 Firmwareoperating_system
MediaTekMt8755 Firmwareoperating_system
MediaTekMt8771 Firmwareoperating_system
MediaTekMt8775 Firmwareoperating_system
MediaTekMt8791 Firmwareoperating_system
MediaTekMt8791t Firmwareoperating_system
MediaTekMt8792 Firmwareoperating_system
MediaTekMt8793 Firmwareoperating_system
MediaTekMt8795t Firmwareoperating_system
MediaTekMt8797 Firmwareoperating_system
MediaTekMt8798 Firmwareoperating_system
MediaTekMt8863 Firmwareoperating_system
MediaTekMt8873 Firmwareoperating_system
MediaTekMt8883 Firmwareoperating_system
MediaTekMt8893 Firmwareoperating_system

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