CVE-2026-20553
DA Out-of-Bounds Write Vulnerability
Description
In DA, there is a possible out of bounds write due to a missing bounds check. This could lead to local escalation of privilege, if an attacker has physical access to the device, with no additional execution privileges needed. User interaction is not needed for exploitation. Patch ID: ALPS11468968; Issue ID: MSV-10166.
INFO
Published Date :
Nov. 2, 2026, 3:17 a.m.
Last Modified :
Nov. 2, 2026, 3:17 a.m.
Remotely Exploit :
No
Source :
[email protected]
Affected Products
The following products are affected by CVE-2026-20553
vulnerability.
Even if cvefeed.io is aware of the exact versions of the
products
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affected, the information is not represented in the table below.
Solution
- Apply the vendor patch.
- Ensure bounds checks are implemented.
- Review code for similar issues.
References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools
Here, you will find a curated list of external links that provide in-depth
information, practical solutions, and valuable tools related to
CVE-2026-20553.
| URL | Resource |
|---|---|
| https://www.mediatek.com/product-security-bulletin/November-2026 |
CWE - Common Weakness Enumeration
While CVE identifies
specific instances of vulnerabilities, CWE categorizes the common flaws or
weaknesses that can lead to vulnerabilities. CVE-2026-20553 is
associated with the following CWEs:
Common Attack Pattern Enumeration and Classification (CAPEC)
Common Attack Pattern Enumeration and Classification
(CAPEC)
stores attack patterns, which are descriptions of the common attributes and
approaches employed by adversaries to exploit the CVE-2026-20553
weaknesses.
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CVE-2026-20553 vulnerability over time.
Vulnerability history details can be useful for understanding the evolution of a vulnerability, and for identifying the most recent changes that may impact the vulnerability's severity, exploitability, or other characteristics.
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New CVE Received by [email protected]
Nov. 02, 2026
Action Type Old Value New Value Added Description In DA, there is a possible out of bounds write due to a missing bounds check. This could lead to local escalation of privilege, if an attacker has physical access to the device, with no additional execution privileges needed. User interaction is not needed for exploitation. Patch ID: ALPS11468968; Issue ID: MSV-10166. Added CWE CWE-787 Added Affected New affected value received. <a href="https://github.com/CVEProject/cvelistV5/blob/main/cves/2026/20xxx/CVE-2026-20553.json">CVE-2026-20553</a> Added Reference https://www.mediatek.com/product-security-bulletin/November-2026