# CVE-2026-20552: In ccci, there is a possible out of bounds write due to a missing bounds check.

Affects MediaTek chipsets MT2735, MT2737, MT6813, MT6880, MT6890, MT6980D, MT6982, MT6986, MT6988 and MT6990 in the ccci component.

- Also known as: EUVD-2026-115017, GHSA-MJQG-35QW-PC3J
- Severity: CVSS 6.5 (Medium), CISA-ADP
- Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H
- CISA SSVC: exploitation=none, automatable=no, technicalImpact=partial
- Known exploited (CISA KEV): no
- Exposure: Specific setups only
- Published: 2026-11-02 · Updated: 2026-11-02

## Summary

This vulnerability affects MediaTek chipsets and the ccci (cross-core communication interface) modem firmware used in their mobile and IoT platforms. A successful attack could crash the affected device's modem or cause a remote denial of service, though user interaction is required.

Model-written summary (anthropic/claude-haiku-5.5). Verify details against the original sources.

## Affected

- MediaTek, Inc. MediaTek chipset: MT2735, MT2737, MT6813, MT6880, MT6890, MT6980D, MT6982, MT6986, MT6988, MT6990

## Description

In ccci, there is a possible out of bounds write due to a missing bounds check. This could lead to remote denial of service with no additional execution privileges needed. User interaction is needed for exploitation. Patch ID: ALPS11523478 (Note: For MT6880, MT6890) / ALPS11297423 (Note: For MT6813, MT6986, MT6982, MT6980D) / AUTO00864897 (Note: For MT2735, MT2737); Issue ID: MSV-10724.

## What to do

- Check your stack: if you ship or depend on MediaTek, Inc. MediaTek chipset, no fixed version is listed yet; follow the vendor advisory per the references below.
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## FAQ

### What does this mean?

The ccci component is missing a bounds check, so it can write outside the memory area it should stay within (an out-of-bounds write). The advisory does not describe any further consequences.

Source: https://www.mediatek.com/product-security-bulletin/November-2026

### Am I affected, and how do I check?

The advisory lists chipsets MT2735, MT2737, MT6813, MT6880, MT6890, MT6980D, MT6982, MT6986, MT6988 and MT6990 in the ccci subcomponent. The checked facts give no affected software versions, so check whether your device's chipset model is one of these.

Source: https://www.mediatek.com/product-security-bulletin/November-2026

### What should I do about it?

The checked facts name no fixed version or patch, so no upgrade target can be given. Check MediaTek's advisory for a fix for your chipset.

Source: https://www.mediatek.com/product-security-bulletin/November-2026

### Is it being exploited?

It is not in CISA's Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog, and CISA's SSVC assessment does not mark exploitation as active. That does not mean it has not been attacked: vendors and researchers can report attacks before CISA lists them. No public exploit code is tracked.

Source: https://cve.now/CVE-2026-20552

### What if there's no patch?

The checked facts describe no workaround or way to limit the affected ccci component. Until a fix is available, no mitigation is documented in these facts.

Source: https://www.mediatek.com/product-security-bulletin/November-2026

## Related

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## References

- https://www.mediatek.com/product-security-bulletin/November-2026

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