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Nr16 CVE-2026-20422

MEDIUM
Reachable Assertion (CWE-617)
2026-02-02 security@mediatek.com
6.5
CVSS 3.1 · NVD
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NVD PRIMARY
6.5 MEDIUM
AV:A/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H

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CVSS VectorNVD

CVSS:3.1/AV:A/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H
Attack Vector
Adjacent
Attack Complexity
Low
Privileges Required
None
User Interaction
None
Scope
Unchanged
Confidentiality
None
Integrity
None
Availability
High

Lifecycle Timeline

2
Analysis Generated
Mar 12, 2026 - 22:01 vuln.today
CVE Published
Feb 02, 2026 - 09:15 nvd
MEDIUM 6.5

DescriptionCVE.org

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: MOLY00827332; Issue ID: MSV-5919.

AnalysisAI

Improper input validation in Modem firmware (Nr16, Nr15, Nr17r, Nr17) enables remote denial of service attacks when devices connect to attacker-controlled base stations. An unauthenticated attacker can trigger a system crash without user interaction or special privileges. …

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Risk Assessment CVSS 6.5 (MEDIUM). … Full risk analysis with EPSS, KEV, and SSVC signal comparison available after sign-in.
Exploit Scenario A remote attacker could exploit this vulnerability to remote denial of service, if a UE has connected to a rogue base station controll.
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