Remote DoS via Improper Input Validation in MediaTek Modem
CVE-2026-20402 Published on February 2, 2026
In Modem, there is a possible system crash due to improper input validation. This could lead to remote denial of service, if a UE has connected to a rogue base station controlled by the attacker, with no additional execution privileges needed. User interaction is not needed for exploitation. Patch ID: MOLY00693083; Issue ID: MSV-5928.
Vulnerability Analysis
Weakness Type
What is a Memory Corruption Vulnerability?
The software writes data past the end, or before the beginning, of the intended buffer. Typically, this can result in corruption of data, a crash, or code execution. The software may modify an index or perform pointer arithmetic that references a memory location that is outside of the boundaries of the buffer. A subsequent write operation then produces undefined or unexpected results.
CVE-2026-20402 has been classified to as a Memory Corruption vulnerability or weakness.
Products Associated with CVE-2026-20402
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Affected Versions
MediaTek, Inc. MT2735, MT6833, MT6853, MT6855, MT6873, MT6875, MT6877, MT6880, MT6883, MT6885, MT6889, MT6890, MT6891, MT6893, MT8675, MT8771, MT8791, MT8791T, MT8797 Version Modem NR15 is affected by CVE-2026-20402Exploit Probability
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