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MediaTek Chipsets Privilege Escalation Vulnerability in Monitor Hang Component

Vulnerability

A use-after-free vulnerability has been identified in the 'monitor_hang' component of certain MediaTek chipsets. This vulnerability can lead to memory corruption, potentially allowing local escalation of privileges. The issue arises from improper memory management, where a resource is accessed after it has been freed, creating the possibility for malicious actors to manipulate memory in a way that could escalate privileges. Exploitation does not require user interaction, but the attacker must have already obtained system privileges.

Impact

Exploitation of this vulnerability could result in unauthorized privilege escalation, allowing a user with system privileges to gain elevated rights or access.

Added: Sep 1, 2025, 6:34 AM
Updated: Sep 1, 2025, 6:34 AM

Vulnerability Rating

Custom Algorithm
spread
8.4
impact
7.5
exploitability
2.8
remediation
0.0
relevance
0.4
threat
0.0
urgency
2.9
incentive
0.8

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