VDB-429742 · CVE-2026-20581 · GCVE-0-2026-20581

MediaTek MT8668 Usb use after free

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9.5	$0-$5k	1.63

Summaryinfo

A vulnerability described as very critical has been identified in MediaTek MT6858, MT6881, MT6993, MT8188, MT8189, MT8518S, MT8532 and MT8668. Impacted is an unknown function of the component Usb. Executing a manipulation can lead to use after free. This vulnerability is tracked as CVE-2026-20581. The attack can be launched remotely. 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 MT6858, MT6881, MT6993, MT8188, MT8189, MT8518S, MT8532 and MT8668. This vulnerability affects an unknown code block of the component Usb. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a use after free vulnerability. The CWE definition for the vulnerability is CWE-416. Referencing memory after it has been freed can cause a program to crash, use unexpected values, or execute code. As an impact it is known to affect confidentiality, integrity, and availability. CVE summarizes:

In usb, there is a possible memory corruption due to use after free. 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: ALPS11411985; Issue ID: MSV-9750.

The advisory is available at mediatek.com. This vulnerability was named CVE-2026-20581 since 11/03/2025. The exploitation appears to be easy. The attack can be initiated remotely. No form of authentication is required for a successful 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 11/02/2026).

Applying the patch ALPS11411985 is able to eliminate this problem.

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Productinfo

Type

Chip Software

Vendor

MediaTek

Name

License

commercial

CPE 2.3info

CPE 2.2info

CVSSv4info

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VulDB Reliability: 🔍

CVSSv3info

VulDB Meta Base Score: 10.0
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 9.5

VulDB Base Score: 10.0
VulDB Temp Score: 9.5
VulDB Vector: 🔒
VulDB Reliability: 🔍

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Exploitinginfo

Class: Use after free
CWE: CWE-416 / CWE-119
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Physical: No
Local: No
Remote: Yes

Availability: 🔒
Status: Not defined
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Threat Intelligenceinfo

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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: Patch
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0-Day Time: 🔒

Patch: ALPS11411985

Timelineinfo

11/03/2025 CVE reserved
11/02/2026 +364 days Advisory disclosed
11/02/2026 +0 days VulDB entry created
11/02/2026 +0 days VulDB entry last update

Sourcesinfo

Advisory: mediatek.com
Status: Confirmed

CNA: MediaTek
CVE: CVE-2026-20581 (🔒)

GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2026-20581
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-429742

Entryinfo

Created: 11/02/2026 04:06
Changes: 11/02/2026 04:06 (54)
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Cache ID: 216::103