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Nr17 CVE-2026-20434

HIGH
Out-of-bounds Write (CWE-787)
2026-03-02 security@mediatek.com
7.5
CVSS 3.1 · NVD
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NVD PRIMARY
7.5 HIGH
AV:A/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

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CVSS VectorNVD

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

Lifecycle Timeline

2
Analysis Generated
Mar 12, 2026 - 21:55 vuln.today
CVE Published
Mar 02, 2026 - 09:16 nvd
HIGH 7.5

DescriptionCVE.org

In Modem, there is a possible out of bounds write due to a missing bounds check. This could lead to remote escalation of privilege, if a UE has connected to a rogue base station controlled by the attacker, with no additional execution privileges needed. User interaction is needed for exploitation. Patch ID: MOLY00782946; Issue ID: MSV-4135.

AnalysisAI

Privilege escalation in Modem affects Nr17, Lr13, Nr16, Lr12a, and Nr15 devices through an out-of-bounds write vulnerability triggered when connecting to a rogue base station. An attacker controlling a malicious base station can achieve remote code execution and full system compromise without requiring additional privileges or user interaction beyond initial network connection. …

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Attack ChainAIDerived

Hypothetical attack flow derived from CVE metadata

Access
UE connects to attacker-controlled rogue base station
Exploit
Malicious modem transmission triggers out-of-bounds write
Execution
Memory corruption occurs in modem processor
Impact
Privilege escalation to system level

Vulnerability AssessmentAI

Exploitation Target device must connect to attacker-controlled rogue base station broadcasting crafted modem signals; modem must lack bounds checking on received transmission data; user action of connecting to rogue station required. Additional conditions and limiting factors are described in the full assessment.
Risk Assessment CVSS 7.5 (HIGH). … 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 escalation of privilege, if a UE has connected to a rogue base station co.
Remediation Monitor vendor advisories for a patch. … Detailed patch versions, workarounds, and compensating controls in full report.

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CVE-2026-20434 vulnerability details – vuln.today

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