CVE-2024-20005 Missing authorization in MT6761, MT6762, MT6763, MT6765, MT6768, MT6769, MT6771, MT6779, MT6781, MT6785, MT6789, MT6833, MT6835, MT6853, MT6853T, MT6855, MT6873, MT6875, MT6877, MT6879, MT6883, MT6885, MT6886, MT6889, MT6891, MT6893, MT6895, MT6983, MT6985, MT8666, MT8666A, MT8666B, MT8667, MT8673, MT8675, MT8676, MT8678

High 8.2 Published Updated

A missing permission check in MediaTek Android SoCs allows local attackers with system privileges to escalate privileges.

Exploited in the wild
Not known
Login needed
An administrator
Attackable
Local or same network only
Victim action needed
Not needed
Fix
Available

What is CVE-2024-20005?

CVE-2024-20005 is a high-severity missing authorization vulnerability in Google Android, published on 4 Mar 2024. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, with no action from the victim.

Official description

In da, there is a possible permission bypass due to a missing permission check. This could lead to local escalation of privilege with System execution privileges needed. User interaction is not needed for exploitation. Patch ID: ALPS08355599; Issue ID: ALPS08355599.

Weakness: CWE-276

Which versions are affected by CVE-2024-20005?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Google Android.

How do I fix CVE-2024-20005?

Apply the vendor's patch.

Upgrade, and check permissions on every request on the server, not only in the interface. More about Missing authorization.

Is CVE-2024-20005 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2024-20005 in the wild and no public exploit code.

All Google Android vulnerabilities

Sources

Also known as A-318303317, ASB-A-318303317, GHSA-v3wm-2xxw-69qc, M-ALPS08355599.

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