CVE-2024-20009: High severity Google Android vulnerability

Published Feb 5, 2024
·
Updated

In alac decoder, there is a possible out of bounds write due to an incorrect error handling. This could lead to remote escalation of privilege with no additional execution privileges needed. User interaction is needed for exploitation. Patch ID: ALPS08441150; Issue ID: ALPS08441150.

Affected Software

37 affected components
Google Android
All of the following
Any of the following
Google Android=12.0
Google Android=13.0
Google Android=14.0
Any of the following
MediaTek Mt6580
MediaTek Mt6739
MediaTek Mt6761
MediaTek Mt6762
MediaTek Mt6765
MediaTek Mt6779
MediaTek Mt6785
MediaTek Mt6789
MediaTek Mt6833
MediaTek Mt6835
MediaTek Mt6853
MediaTek Mt6853t
MediaTek Mt6855
MediaTek Mt6873
MediaTek Mt6877
MediaTek Mt6879
MediaTek Mt6883
MediaTek Mt6885
MediaTek Mt6886
MediaTek Mt6889
MediaTek Mt6895
MediaTek Mt6983
MediaTek Mt6985
MediaTek Mt8163
MediaTek Mt8167
MediaTek Mt8167s
MediaTek Mt8168
MediaTek Mt8173
MediaTek Mt8175
MediaTek Mt8176
MediaTek Mt8185
MediaTek Mt8188
MediaTek Mt8188t

Remediation

Recommended actions to resolve this vulnerability, in priority order.

  1. Upgrade

    Upgrade to a fixed release to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Patch ALPS08441150
  2. Compensating control

    Because user interaction is needed for exploitation, restrict access/interaction paths that could trigger the ALAC decoder processing (e.g., limit who can open/render or supply ALAC content to the affected component).

Event History

Feb 5, 2024
CVE Published
via Android·12:00 AM
Data Sourced
via Android·12:00 AM
SeverityAffected Software
CVE Published
via MITRE·05:59 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·05:59 AM
DescriptionWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·06:15 AM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2024-20009?

CVE-2024-20009 is considered high severity as it allows for a potential out of bounds write that could lead to remote privilege escalation.

2

How do I fix CVE-2024-20009?

To fix CVE-2024-20009, users must apply the patch identified as ALPS08441150.

3

What software versions are affected by CVE-2024-20009?

CVE-2024-20009 affects Google Android versions 12.0, 13.0, and 14.0.

4

Is user interaction required for exploiting CVE-2024-20009?

Yes, user interaction is required to exploit CVE-2024-20009.

5

What is the potential impact of CVE-2024-20009 on devices?

The potential impact of CVE-2024-20009 includes the risk of remote privilege escalation on affected Android devices.

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