CVE-2026-20496: In geniezone, there is a possible out of bounds read due to a missing bounds check. This could lead to local…
CVE-2026-20496 · Severity: medium · CVSS 4.4 · Published 2026-08-03
In geniezone, there is a possible out of bounds read due to a missing bounds check. This could lead to local information disclosure if a malicious actor has already obtained the System privilege. User interaction is not needed for exploitation. Patch ID: ALPS11036877; Issue ID: MSV-7132.
No. Junglewise Threat Intelligence has no report of CVE-2026-20496 being exploited in the wild.
How severe is CVE-2026-20496?
Medium severity, with a CVSS score of 4.4, published 3 August 2026.
Which products and versions are affected?
MediaTek Mt6983, MediaTek Mt6983 Firmware, MediaTek MT8676, MediaTek Mt8676 Firmware and 30 more. The advisory does not name versions.
Is there a fix for CVE-2026-20496?
No fixed version is recorded yet. Check the vendor's advisory in the references below. If you run it, Junglewise drafts a mitigation that fits your setup and applies it once you approve, with senior security engineers behind it.
Am I affected by CVE-2026-20496?
Check whether you run MediaTek Mt6983, MediaTek Mt6983 Firmware, MediaTek MT8676 or one of the others listed. Junglewise does that check for you around the clock: connect your code, cloud and domains, and it matches new vulnerabilities like this one against what you actually run and tells you when one reaches you.