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MediaTek Chipsets Display Component Privilege Escalation Vulnerability

Vulnerability

A use-after-free 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, MT6993, MT8196, MT8678, MT8793. This vulnerability could lead to local privilege escalation for an attacker who has already obtained system privileges, as it may allow for memory corruption. Exploitation does not require user interaction.

Impact

Exploitation of this vulnerability could result in memory corruption, leading to a local escalation of privileges.

Added: Mar 2, 2026, 9:24 AM
Updated: Mar 2, 2026, 2:22 PM

Vulnerability Rating

Custom Algorithm
spread
8.4
impact
2.5
exploitability
2.2
remediation
0.0
relevance
3.4
threat
0.0
urgency
2.9
incentive
0.0

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