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
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.
Other vulnerabilities in Google Android
Sources
Also known as GHSA-99gp-rqx5-272f.