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MediaTek Chipsets Display Component Privilege Escalation Vulnerability

Vulnerability

A vulnerability allowing local privilege escalation has been identified in the display component of certain MediaTek chipsets. This issue arises from a memory corruption flaw caused by a missing bounds check, which could be exploited by an attacker who has already gained system privileges. The vulnerability does not require user interaction to be exploited.

Impact

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

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: Mar 2, 2026, 9:50 AM
Updated: Mar 2, 2026, 2:21 PM

Vulnerability Rating

Custom Algorithm
spread
8.4
impact
10.0
exploitability
2.2
remediation
0.0
relevance
3.4
threat
0.0
urgency
2.9
incentive
0.0

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