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Android CVE-2026-20442

MEDIUM
Use After Free (CWE-416)
2026-03-02 security@mediatek.com
4.4
CVSS 3.1
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CVSS VectorNVD

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

Lifecycle Timeline

2
Analysis Generated
Mar 12, 2026 - 21:55 vuln.today
CVE Published
Mar 02, 2026 - 09:16 nvd
MEDIUM 4.4

DescriptionNVD

In display, there is a possible system crash due to use after free. This could lead to local denial of service if a malicious actor has already obtained the System privilege. User interaction is not needed for exploitation. Patch ID: ALPS10436998; Issue ID: MSV-5723.

AnalysisAI

Android's display subsystem crashes due to a use-after-free memory error that allows a privileged local attacker to trigger a denial of service without user interaction. Exploitation requires pre-existing system-level access, limiting impact to scenarios where an attacker has already compromised the device at the highest privilege level. …

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RemediationAI

Within 30 days: Identify affected systems and apply vendor patches as part of regular patch cycle. Monitor vendor channels for patch availability.

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CVE-2026-20442 vulnerability details – vuln.today

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