CVE-2024-20028 Memory corruption in MT6739, MT6757, MT6761, MT6763, MT6765, MT6768, MT6771, MT6779, MT6785, MT6833, MT6853, MT6873, MT6877, MT6885, MT6893, MT8163, MT8167, MT8168, MT8512

Medium 6.6 Published Updated

A local attacker with system privileges can exploit an out-of-bounds write in MediaTek firmware to escalate privileges.

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

What is CVE-2024-20028?

CVE-2024-20028 is a medium-severity memory corruption vulnerability in Google Android, published on 4 Mar 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 lack of valudation. This could lead to local escalation of privilege with System execution privileges needed. User interaction is not needed for exploitation. Patch ID: ALPS08541632; Issue ID: ALPS08541687.

Weakness: CWE-787

Which versions are affected by CVE-2024-20028?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Google Android.

How do I fix CVE-2024-20028?

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-2024-20028 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2024-20028 in the wild and no public exploit code.

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Sources

Also known as GHSA-99gp-rqx5-272f.

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