CVE-2024-20011 Memory corruption in MT6985, MT8127, MT8135, MT8167, MT8167S, MT8168, MT8173, MT8175, MT8176, MT8183, MT8185, MT8188, MT8188T, MT8195, MT8195Z, MT8312C, MT8312D

Critical 9.8 Published Updated

A bounds check error in the MediaTek ALAC decoder allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code or disclose information without user interaction.

Exploited in the wild
Not known
Login needed
Not needed
Attackable
Over the internet
Victim action needed
Not needed
Fix
Available

What is CVE-2024-20011?

CVE-2024-20011 is a critical memory corruption vulnerability in Google Android, published on 5 Feb 2024. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.

Official description

In alac decoder, there is a possible information disclosure due to an incorrect bounds check. This could lead to remote code execution with no additional execution privileges needed. User interaction is not needed for exploitation. Patch ID: ALPS08441146; Issue ID: ALPS08441146.

Weakness: CWE-119

Which versions are affected by CVE-2024-20011?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Google Android.

How do I fix CVE-2024-20011?

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-2024-20011 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2024-20011 in the wild and no public exploit code.

All Google Android vulnerabilities

Sources

Also known as A-314698315, ASB-A-314698315, GHSA-5mh8-m4xv-8wfr, M-ALPS08441146.

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