CVE-2024-20083 Memory corruption in MT6765, MT6768, MT6779, MT6785, MT8321, MT8385, MT8666, MT8667, MT8755, MT8765, MT8766, MT8768, MT8771, MT8775, MT8781, MT8786, MT8788, MT8789, MT8791T, MT8792, MT8795T, MT8796, MT8797, MT8798

Critical 9.8 Published 14 Aug 2024 Updated 21 Aug 2024

A missing bounds check in the video encoder allows local attackers with system privileges to escalate privileges via 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-2024-20083?

CVE-2024-20083 is a critical memory corruption vulnerability in Google Android, published on 14 Aug 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 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: ALPS08810810 / ALPS08805789; Issue ID: MSV-1502.

Weakness: CWE-787

Which versions are affected by CVE-2024-20083?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Google Android.

How do I fix CVE-2024-20083?

No fix has been published for CVE-2024-20083 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-2024-20083 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2024-20083 in the wild and no public exploit code.

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Sources

Also known as GHSA-f6fm-8rjv-g8ww.