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MediaTek Chipsets Display Component Privilege Escalation Vulnerability

Vulnerability

A vulnerability allowing local escalation of privilege has been identified in the display component of certain MediaTek chipsets. This issue arises from memory corruption caused by the use of uninitialized data. Exploitation of this vulnerability requires System privilege, but does not need user interaction.

Impact

Exploitation of this vulnerability could lead to unauthorized access to elevated privileges, allowing a user to perform actions or access resources that are normally restricted.

Remediation

Device OEMs have been notified of this vulnerability and the corresponding security patches are available. For further information, OEMs can contact their MediaTek representative.

Added: Jan 6, 2026, 2:44 AM
Updated: Jan 6, 2026, 2:44 AM

Vulnerability Rating

Custom Algorithm
spread
8.4
impact
7.5
exploitability
2.8
remediation
0.0
relevance
1.8
threat
0.0
urgency
2.9
incentive
0.8

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