EUVD-2026-72201
GHSA-gw7m-ccvc-2982
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AV:L/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Local vector with high privilege required (System), low complexity once prerequisite met, full C/I/A impact, scope unchanged within device.
Primary rating from Vendor (MediaTek).
CVSS VectorVendor: MediaTek
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3DescriptionCVE.org
In Power HAL, there is a possible escalation of privilege due to type confusion. 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: ALPS11165543; Issue ID: MSV-9012.
AnalysisAI
Privilege escalation in MediaTek's Power Hardware Abstraction Layer (Power HAL) allows an attacker who has already obtained System-level privilege on an Android device to further escalate to higher privilege through a type confusion vulnerability (CWE-843). The flaw spans a broad range of MediaTek chipsets - over 40 SoC variants - meaning it affects a wide swath of Android smartphones, tablets, and embedded devices. …
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| Exploitation | Exploitation requires that the attacker has already obtained Android System privilege on a device powered by one of the 40+ affected MediaTek chipsets. … Additional conditions and limiting factors are described in the full assessment. |
| Risk Assessment | The CVSS vector (AV:L/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N) correctly captures the prerequisite that an attacker must already hold System privilege - a significant barrier that constrains real-world exploitability. … Full risk analysis with EPSS, KEV, and SSVC signal comparison available after sign-in. |
| Exploit Scenario | Full exploit scenario with step-by-step reproduction available after sign-in. |
| Remediation | The patch for this vulnerability is identified by MediaTek Patch ID ALPS11165543 and Issue ID MSV-9012, disclosed in the MediaTek September 2026 Product Security Bulletin (https://www.mediatek.com/product-security-bulletin/September-2026). … Detailed patch versions, workarounds, and compensating controls in full report. |
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