CVE-2024-20105 Memory corruption in MT6580, MT6739, MT6761, MT6765, MT6768, MT6779, MT6781, MT6785, MT6789, MT6833, MT6853, MT6855, MT6873, MT6877, MT6879, MT6883, MT6885, MT6889, MT6893, MT6895, MT6983, MT8666, MT8667, MT8673, MT8768
A missing bounds check in MediaTek m4u allows local privilege escalation to System level via out-of-bounds write.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- An administrator
- Attackable
- Local or same network only
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- Available
What is CVE-2024-20105?
CVE-2024-20105 is a medium-severity memory corruption vulnerability in Google Android, published on 6 Jan 2025. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, with no action from the victim.
Official description
In m4u, there is a possible out of bounds write due to a missing bounds check. This could lead to local escalation of privilege if a malicious actor has already obtained the System privilege. User interaction is not needed for exploitation. Patch ID: ALPS09062027; Issue ID: MSV-1743.
Weakness: CWE-787
Which versions are affected by CVE-2024-20105?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Google Android.
How do I fix CVE-2024-20105?
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-2024-20105 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2024-20105 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in Google Android
Sources
Also known as A-376821905, ASB-A-376821905, GHSA-5669-3g9q-8x32, M-ALPS09062027.