Description
In hevc decoder, there is a possible out of bounds write due to an integer overflow. This could lead to remote escalation of privilege if a malicious actor has already obtained the System privilege. User interaction is not needed for exploitation. Patch ID: ALPS11104718; Issue ID: MSV-8297.
Published: 2026-08-03
Score: 6.5 Medium
EPSS: < 1% Very Low
KEV: No
Impact: n/a
Action: n/a
AI Analysis

Impact

An integer overflow in the HEVC decoder can cause an out‑of‑bounds write, allowing a malicious actor who already possesses system privileges to take control of the device. The vulnerability is a classic example of CWE‑787. No user interaction is required for exploitation; the flaw can be triggered by crafted media data processed by the decoder.

Affected Systems

MediaTek chipsets are affected. No specific chipset model or firmware version was disclosed in the advisory, so all MediaTek devices using the affected decoder code are potentially vulnerable.

Risk and Exploitability

The CVE is not listed in CISA’s KEV catalog, but its EPSS score is <1%, indicating a very low but nonzero likelihood of exploitation. The CVSS score of 6.5 reflects a moderate severity. An attacker already possessing system‑level access must supply malicious HEVC streams to the decoder; they could corrupt memory and elevate privileges. The exploitation path is likely local or remote over a network interface that accepts media streams, and it does not require any user interaction.

Generated by OpenCVE AI on August 4, 2026 at 10:54 UTC.

Remediation

No vendor fix or workaround currently provided.

OpenCVE Recommended Actions

  • Apply the vendor patch identified as ALPS11104718 for the affected MediaTek chipset.
  • Upgrade the device firmware to the latest version that includes the patch.
  • Disable or restrict access to HEVC‑decoding functions or the associated media service until the patch can be applied.
  • Implement network segmentation or device isolation to limit potential lateral movement if exploitation occurs.

Generated by OpenCVE AI on August 4, 2026 at 10:54 UTC.

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History

Mon, 03 Aug 2026 19:30:00 +0000

Type Values Removed Values Added
Metrics cvssV3_1

{'score': 6.5, 'vector': 'CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:N'}

ssvc

{'options': {'Automatable': 'no', 'Exploitation': 'none', 'Technical Impact': 'total'}, 'version': '2.0.3'}


Mon, 03 Aug 2026 09:30:00 +0000

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Title HEVC Decoder Integer Overflow Facilitates Remote Privilege Escalation

Mon, 03 Aug 2026 04:15:00 +0000

Type Values Removed Values Added
First Time appeared Mediatek, Inc.
Mediatek, Inc. mediatek Chipset
Vendors & Products Mediatek, Inc.
Mediatek, Inc. mediatek Chipset

Mon, 03 Aug 2026 02:45:00 +0000

Type Values Removed Values Added
Description In hevc decoder, there is a possible out of bounds write due to an integer overflow. This could lead to remote escalation of privilege if a malicious actor has already obtained the System privilege. User interaction is not needed for exploitation. Patch ID: ALPS11104718; Issue ID: MSV-8297.
Weaknesses CWE-787
References

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Mediatek, Inc. Mediatek Chipset
cve-icon MITRE

Status: PUBLISHED

Assigner: MediaTek

Published:

Updated: 2026-08-05T03:56:38.288Z

Reserved: 2025-11-03T01:30:59.015Z

Link: CVE-2026-20464

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Updated: 2026-08-03T19:03:42.796Z

cve-icon NVD

Status : Received

Published: 2026-08-03T03:16:40.357

Modified: 2026-08-05T05:16:49.613

Link: CVE-2026-20464

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No data.

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Updated: 2026-08-04T11:00:07Z

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