CVE-2024-20029 Memory corruption in MT6985, MT6989, MT8678, MT8796

High 8.4 Published Updated

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

Exploited in the wild
Not known
Login needed
Not needed
Attackable
Local or same network only
Victim action needed
Not needed
Fix
None listed

What is CVE-2024-20029?

CVE-2024-20029 is a high-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 wlan firmware, there is a possible out of bounds write due to improper input validation. This could lead to local escalation of privilege with System execution privileges needed. User interaction is not needed for exploitation. Patch ID: ALPS08477406; Issue ID: MSV-1010.

Weakness: CWE-787

Which versions are affected by CVE-2024-20029?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Google Android.

How do I fix CVE-2024-20029?

No fix has been published for CVE-2024-20029 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Upgrade to the fixed version. Memory-safe languages, compiler hardening and fuzzing prevent most new cases. More about Memory corruption.

Is CVE-2024-20029 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2024-20029 in the wild and no public exploit code.

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Sources

Also known as GHSA-cfx4-q2wp-rc2c.

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