CVE-2024-20078 Memory corruption in MT6768, MT6779, MT8321, MT8385, MT8755, MT8765, MT8766, MT8768, MT8771, MT8775, MT8781, MT8786, MT8788, MT8789, MT8791T, MT8792, MT8795T, MT8796, MT8797, MT8798

Critical 9.8 Published Updated

A type confusion vulnerability in MediaTek's video encoder allows local attackers with system privileges to escalate privileges via an out-of-bounds write.

Exploited in the wild
Not known
Login needed
Not needed
Attackable
Over the internet
Victim action needed
Not needed
Fix
None listed

What is CVE-2024-20078?

CVE-2024-20078 is a critical memory corruption vulnerability in Google Android, published on 1 Jul 2024. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.

Official description

In venc, there is a possible out of bounds write due to type confusion. This could lead to local escalation of privilege with System execution privileges needed. User interaction is not needed for exploitation. Patch ID: ALPS08737250; Issue ID: MSV-1452.

Weakness: CWE-843

Which versions are affected by CVE-2024-20078?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Google Android.

How do I fix CVE-2024-20078?

No fix has been published for CVE-2024-20078 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-2024-20078 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2024-20078 in the wild and no public exploit code.

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Sources

Also known as GHSA-g5pm-rq4w-q5jw.

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