medium
6.7
CWE
843
EPSS
0.042%
Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2024-20012

First published: Mon Feb 05 2024(Updated: )

In keyInstall, there is a possible escalation of privilege 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: ALPS08358566; Issue ID: ALPS08358566.

Credit: security@mediatek.com

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
All of
Any of
Android=12.0
Android=13.0
Any of
Mediatek MT6580
MediaTek MT6731
MediaTek MT6735
MediaTek MT6737
MediaTek MT6739
MediaTek MT6753
MediaTek MT6757
MediaTek MT6757C
MediaTek MT6757CD
MediaTek MT6757CH
MediaTek MT6761
MediaTek MT6762M
MediaTek MT6763
MediaTek MT6765
MediaTek MT6768
MediaTek MT6769
MediaTek MT6771
MediaTek MT6779
MediaTek MT6781
MediaTek MT6785T
MediaTek M6789
MediaTek MT6833
MediaTek MT6835
MediaTek MT6853
MediaTek MT6853T
MediaTek MT6855
MediaTek MT6873
MediaTek MT6875T
MediaTek MT6877
MediaTek MT6879
MediaTek MT6883
MediaTek MT6885
MediaTek MT6886
MediaTek MT6889
MediaTek MT6891
MediaTek MT6895
MediaTek MT6983
MediaTek MT6985T
MediaTek MT8321
MediaTek MT8385 Firmware
MediaTek MT8765
MediaTek MT8766Z
MediaTek MT8768
MediaTek MT8781 WiFi
MediaTek MT8786
MediaTek MT8788 Firmware
MediaTek MT8789
MediaTek MT8791T
MediaTek MT8797
MediaTek MT8798

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2024-20012?

    CVE-2024-20012 has a high severity level due to the potential for local escalation of privilege and system execution.

  • How do I fix CVE-2024-20012?

    To remediate CVE-2024-20012, apply the patch ID ALPS08358566 provided by the vendor.

  • Who is affected by CVE-2024-20012?

    CVE-2024-20012 affects devices running Google Android versions 12.0 and 13.0 affected by the vulnerability.

  • Is user interaction required to exploit CVE-2024-20012?

    No, user interaction is not needed for the exploitation of CVE-2024-20012.

  • What is the nature of the vulnerability described in CVE-2024-20012?

    CVE-2024-20012 is a type confusion vulnerability leading to escalation of privilege.

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