CVE-2026-20502
HighCVSS 8.4Exploitation Probability (EPSS)
Low risk2th percentile - higher than 2% of all known CVEs
Summary
In the vdec module, there is a possible out-of-bounds write due to a missing bounds check. This could lead to local escalation of privilege without needing additional execution privileges. User interaction is not required for exploitation.
Risk Assessment
A local attacker could exploit this to elevate privileges, potentially leading to full device compromise.
Recommendation
Apply the vendor patch ALPS11262030 (Issue ID: MSV-9196) to fix the missing bounds check.
Other vulnerabilities in vdec
See all- CVE-2026-20586Unknown
In the vdec component, there is a possible out-of-bounds write due to a missing bounds check. This could lead to remote privilege escalation with no additional execution privileges needed. User interaction is needed for exploitation.
- CVE-2026-20579Unknown
In the vdec component, there is a possible out-of-bounds write due to type confusion. This could lead to local privilege escalation if a malicious actor has already obtained System privilege. User interaction is not needed for exploitation.
- CVE-2026-20501High
In the vdec module, there is a possible out-of-bounds write due to a heap buffer overflow. This could lead to local escalation of privilege without needing additional execution privileges. User interaction is not required for exploitation.
Original NVD description (English source)
In vdec, there is a possible out of bounds write due to a missing bounds check. This could lead to local escalation of privilege with no additional execution privileges needed. User interaction is not needed for exploitation. Patch ID: ALPS11262030; Issue ID: MSV-9196.
Vulnerability data from NVD (NIST) · CISA KEV · EPSS