PatchTheCVECVE-2026-20464: In hevc decoder, there is a possible out of bounds write due to an integer overflow
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Routine
MEDIUM 6.5
CVE-2026-20464 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 6.5) affecting affected software. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.
In hevc decoder, there is a possible out of bounds write due to an integer overflow. This could lead to remote escalation of privilege if a malicious actor has already obtained the System privilege. User interaction is not needed for exploitation. Patch ID: ALPS11104718; Issue ID: MSV-8297.
Why this priority
- No elevated risk signals yet
No fix is published yet: follow the downgrade or mitigation steps.
Risk facts
| CVSS score | 6.5 (Medium) |
| Attack vector | Network (remote) |
| Attack complexity | Low |
| Privileges needed | High |
| User interaction | None |
| EPSS exploit chance | 0.5% (top 58%) |
| CISA exploited list | No |
| Weakness | CWE-787 |
| Published | 2026-08-03 |
| Last modified | 2026-10-23 |
Publisher (CNA): MediaTek, Inc.
Timeline
- Published CVE record published
- Updated Record last modified
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Scores and fixes here are computed automatically from those and other public sources. Confirm with the vendor advisory before changing production systems.