CVE-2024-20006 Memory corruption in MT2713, MT6781, MT6880, MT6890, MT8188T
A missing bounds check in MediaTek firmware allows local attackers with system privileges to escalate privileges via out-of-bounds write.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- An administrator
- Attackable
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- Available
What is CVE-2024-20006?
CVE-2024-20006 is a medium-severity memory corruption vulnerability in Google Android, published on 5 Feb 2024. An attacker needs administrator access to exploit it, with no action from the victim.
Official description
In da, there is a possible out of bounds write due to a missing bounds check. This could lead to local escalation of privilege with System execution privileges needed. User interaction is not needed for exploitation. Patch ID: ALPS08477148; Issue ID: ALPS08477148.
Weakness: CWE-787
Which versions are affected by CVE-2024-20006?
It affects 3 products.
Products include Google Android, Openwrt Openwrt, Rdkcentral Rdk-B.
How do I fix CVE-2024-20006?
Apply the vendor's patch.
Upgrade to the fixed version. Memory-safe languages, compiler hardening and fuzzing prevent most new cases. More about Memory corruption.
Is CVE-2024-20006 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2024-20006 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in Google Android
Sources
Also known as A-314707751, ASB-A-314707751, GHSA-grjc-q3pp-wg86, M-ALPS08477148.