MediaTek MT8910 Audio HAL excessive authentication

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability described as very critical has been identified in MediaTek MT2718, MT6769, MT6781, MT6789, MT6833, MT6835, MT6853, MT6855, MT6858, MT6877, MT6878, MT6881, MT6886, MT6893, MT6895, MT6897, MT6899, MT6989, MT6991, MT6993, MT8126, MT8168, MT8171, MT8186, MT8188, MT8189, MT8195, MT8196, MT8321, MT8365, MT8367, MT8385, MT8390, MT8391, MT8668, MT8676, MT8678, MT8696, MT8755, MT8766, MT8768, MT8771, MT8775, MT8781, MT8786, MT8788E, MT8791T, MT8792, MT8793, MT8796, MT8797, MT8798, MT8799, MT8873, MT8883, MT8893 and MT8910. This issue affects some unknown processing of the component Audio HAL. Executing a manipulation can lead to input validation. This vulnerability is tracked as CVE-2026-20512. The attack is restricted to local execution. No exploit exists. It is best practice to apply a patch to resolve this issue.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability classified as very critical was found in MediaTek MT2718, MT6769, MT6781, MT6789, MT6833, MT6835, MT6853, MT6855, MT6858, MT6877, MT6878, MT6881, MT6886, MT6893, MT6895, MT6897, MT6899, MT6989, MT6991, MT6993, MT8126, MT8168, MT8171, MT8186, MT8188, MT8189, MT8195, MT8196, MT8321, MT8365, MT8367, MT8385, MT8390, MT8391, MT8668, MT8676, MT8678, MT8696, MT8755, MT8766, MT8768, MT8771, MT8775, MT8781, MT8786, MT8788E, MT8791T, MT8792, MT8793, MT8796, MT8797, MT8798, MT8799, MT8873, MT8883, MT8893 and MT8910. This vulnerability affects an unknown code block of the component Audio HAL. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a input validation vulnerability. The CWE definition for the vulnerability is CWE-307. The product does not implement sufficient measures to prevent multiple failed authentication attempts within a short time frame, making it more susceptible to brute force attacks. As an impact it is known to affect confidentiality, integrity, and availability. CVE summarizes:

In Audio HAL, there is a possible escalation of privilege due to improper input validation. This could lead to local escalation of privilege if a malicious actor has already obtained the System privilege. User interaction is not needed for exploitation. Patch ID: ALPS11087540; Issue ID: MSV-8246.

The advisory is available at mediatek.com. This vulnerability was named CVE-2026-20512 since 11/03/2025. The exploitation appears to be easy. Local access is required to approach this attack. Additional levels of successful authentication are required for exploitation. The technical details are unknown and an exploit is not available. The structure of the vulnerability defines a possible price range of USD $0-$5k at the moment (estimation calculated on 09/07/2026). This vulnerability is assigned to T1110.001 by the MITRE ATT&CK project.

Applying the patch ALPS11087540 is able to eliminate this problem.

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VulDB Meta Base Score: 8.2
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 7.8

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Exploitinginfo

Class: Excessive authentication
CWE: CWE-307 / CWE-799 / CWE-400
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Physical: Partially
Local: Yes
Remote: No

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Status: Not defined

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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: Patch
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Patch: ALPS11087540

Timelineinfo

11/03/2025 CVE reserved
09/07/2026 +307 days Advisory disclosed
09/07/2026 +0 days VulDB entry created
09/08/2026 +1 days VulDB entry last update

Sourcesinfo

Advisory: mediatek.com
Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-2026-20512 (🔒)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2026-20512
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-399502

Entryinfo

Created: 09/07/2026 04:18
Updated: 09/08/2026 10:23
Changes: 09/07/2026 04:18 (54), 09/08/2026 10:23 (2)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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