CVE-2024-20009 Memory corruption in MT6580, MT6739, MT6761, MT6762, MT6765, MT6779, MT6785, MT6789, MT6833, MT6835, MT6853, MT6853T, MT6855, MT6873, MT6877, MT6879, MT6883, MT6885, MT6886, MT6889, MT6895, MT6983, MT6985, MT8163, MT8167, MT8167S, MT8168, MT8173, MT8175, MT8176, MT8185, MT8188, MT8188T
A memory corruption flaw in the MediaTek ALAC decoder allows remote attackers to escalate privileges via crafted media files requiring user interaction.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- A user has to click or open something
- Fix
- Available
What is CVE-2024-20009?
CVE-2024-20009 is a high-severity memory corruption vulnerability in Google Android, published on 5 Feb 2024. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, and only if a user opens a file or follows a link.
Official description
In alac decoder, there is a possible out of bounds write due to an incorrect error handling. This could lead to remote escalation of privilege with no additional execution privileges needed. User interaction is needed for exploitation. Patch ID: ALPS08441150; Issue ID: ALPS08441150.
Weakness: CWE-787
Which versions are affected by CVE-2024-20009?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Google Android.
How do I fix CVE-2024-20009?
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-2024-20009 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2024-20009 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in Google Android
Sources
Also known as A-314698313, ASB-A-314698313, GHSA-2rwq-3mr3-vq32, M-ALPS08441150.