Security readout for executives and security teams
Plain-English summary
This MediaTek flaw affects certain Android 11 and 12 devices using listed MediaTek chipsets. It can let a local attacker who already has high privileges escalate further to System-level impact. It is not described as remote, unauthenticated, or actively exploited in the provided sources.
Executive priority
Treat as a moderate mobile fleet risk. It is not presented as remotely exploitable, but System-level impact makes it important for devices used by executives, administrators, field staff, or regulated-data workflows.
Technical view
CVE-2022-26461 is an API misuse in MediaTek's vow component causing possible undefined behavior. CVSS 3.1 is 6.7 with local attack vector, low complexity, high privileges required, no user interaction, and high confidentiality, integrity, and availability impact. MediaTek tracks the fix as ALPS07032604.
Likely exposure
Exposure is most likely on Android 11 or 12 devices using the named MediaTek platforms, including MT6833 through MT6983 and MT8791/MT8797, before OEM firmware includes MediaTek patch ALPS07032604.
Exploitation context
The provided sources do not show active exploitation or public exploit details. The CVSS vector requires local access and high existing privileges, so practical risk is higher when combined with another compromise, malicious privileged app, or weak device management.
Researcher notes
Evidence is sparse: the public record names vow, API misuse, undefined behavior, and patch ID ALPS07032604, but does not describe root cause, reachable interfaces, exploit chains, or affected device models beyond chipset and Android version lists.
Mitigation direction
- Apply OEM firmware or Android security updates containing MediaTek patch ALPS07032604.
- Prioritize managed devices handling sensitive business data or privileged mobile workflows.
- Restrict installation and granting of privileged permissions to untrusted Android apps.
- Check MediaTek and device OEM advisories for model-specific fixed builds.
Validation and detection
- Inventory Android devices for affected MediaTek chipsets and Android 11 or 12.
- Verify each device security patch level and OEM firmware release notes.
- Confirm remediation references ALPS07032604 or MediaTek September 2022 fixes.
- Flag unsupported or unpatched affected devices for replacement or isolation.
Public sources used
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- Medium
- CVSS
- 6.7 (3.1)
- Known Exploited
- No
- Published
Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
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CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H0.85.9Primary CVE scoreVulnerability scoring details
Base CVSS 3.1 score
6.7MediumVector: CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Source materials
- CVE List V5 sourceCVE List V5
- https://corp.mediatek.com/product-security-bulletin/September-2022CVE reference · x_refsource_MISC
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