MediaTek Chipsets Out-of-Bounds Read Vulnerability in Display Component Allowing Privilege Escalation

Vulnerability

A vulnerability has been identified in the display component of certain MediaTek chipsets, including 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, MT8186, MT8188, MT8196, MT8676, MT8678, MT8792, MT8793, MT8795T, MT8796, MT8798, MT8873, MT8883. This vulnerability arises from a missing bounds check, leading to a possible out-of-bounds read. If exploited, it could allow a malicious actor with System privileges to escalate privileges further.

Impact

Exploitation of this vulnerability could lead to local privilege escalation, allowing a user with System privileges to gain additional rights or access.

Added: Dec 2, 2025, 4:00 AM
Updated: Dec 2, 2025, 4:00 AM

Vulnerability Rating

Custom Algorithm
spread
8.4
impact
0.6
exploitability
2.8
remediation
0.0
relevance
1.3
threat
0.0
urgency
2.9
incentive
0.8

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