MediaTek Chipsets Use-After-Free Vulnerability in Display Component Allowing Privilege Escalation

Vulnerability

A use-after-free vulnerability has been identified in the display component of certain MediaTek chipsets, including MT2718, MT6739, MT6761, MT6765, MT6768, MT6781, MT6789, MT6833, MT6835, MT6853, MT6855, MT6877, MT6878, MT6879, MT6883, MT6885, MT6886, MT6889, MT6893, MT6895, MT6897, MT6899, MT6983, MT6985, MT6989, MT6991, MT8196, MT8676, MT8678, MT8792, MT8793. This vulnerability could lead to memory corruption and allow local escalation of privilege, assuming the malicious actor has already obtained system privileges. Exploitation does not require user interaction.

Impact

Exploitation of this vulnerability could result in memory corruption, leading to a local escalation of privilege on the affected device.

Added: Dec 2, 2025, 3:19 AM
Updated: Dec 2, 2025, 3:19 AM

Vulnerability Rating

Custom Algorithm
spread
8.4
impact
7.5
exploitability
2.8
remediation
7.7
relevance
1.2
threat
0.0
urgency
2.9
incentive
0.8

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