CVE-2024-20022 Memory corruption in MT2737, MT6789, MT6835, MT6855, MT6879, MT6880, MT6886, MT6890, MT6895, MT6980, MT6983, MT6985, MT6989, MT6990, MT8321, MT8385, MT8666, MT8667, MT8673, MT8765, MT8766, MT8768, MT8781, MT8786, MT8788, MT8789, MT8791, MT8796, MT8797, MT8798
A missing bounds check in MediaTek's Little Kernel 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-2024-20022?
CVE-2024-20022 is a medium-severity memory corruption 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 lk, there is a possible escalation of privilege 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: ALPS08528255; Issue ID: ALPS08528255.
Weakness: CWE-125
Which versions are affected by CVE-2024-20022?
It affects 4 products.
Products include Google Android, Linuxfoundation Yocto, Openwrt Openwrt, Rdkcentral Rdkb.
How do I fix CVE-2024-20022?
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-2024-20022 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2024-20022 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in Google Android
Sources
Also known as A-318302377, ASB-A-318302377, GHSA-w6rw-5fh3-46gp, M-ALPS08528255.