CVE-2024-20015: High severity Google Android vulnerability

Published Feb 5, 2024
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Updated

In telephony, there is a possible escalation of privilege due to a permissions bypass. This could lead to local escalation of privilege with no additional execution privileges needed. User interaction is not needed for exploitation. Patch ID: ALPS08441419; Issue ID: ALPS08441419.

Affected Software

42 affected components
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 Mt6739
MediaTek Mt6753
MediaTek MT6757
MediaTek Mt6761
MediaTek Mt6762
MediaTek Mt6763
MediaTek Mt6765
MediaTek Mt6768
MediaTek Mt6769
MediaTek Mt6781
MediaTek Mt6833
MediaTek Mt6835
MediaTek Mt6853
MediaTek Mt6855
MediaTek Mt6873
MediaTek Mt6875
MediaTek Mt6877
MediaTek Mt6879
MediaTek Mt6883
MediaTek Mt6885
MediaTek Mt6886
MediaTek Mt6889
MediaTek Mt6893
MediaTek Mt6895
MediaTek Mt6983
MediaTek Mt6985
MediaTek Mt8321
MediaTek Mt8667
MediaTek Mt8673
MediaTek Mt8765
MediaTek Mt8766
MediaTek Mt8768
MediaTek Mt8781
MediaTek Mt8786
MediaTek Mt8788
MediaTek Mt8789
MediaTek Mt8791t
MediaTek Mt8797
MediaTek Mt8798

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 ALPS08441419

Event History

Feb 5, 2024
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-2024-20015?

CVE-2024-20015 is classified as a high-severity vulnerability due to the potential for local escalation of privilege.

2

How do I fix CVE-2024-20015?

To fix CVE-2024-20015, apply the patch identified by ALPS08441419 to the affected devices.

3

Which systems are affected by CVE-2024-20015?

CVE-2024-20015 affects Google Android versions 12.0, 13.0, and 14.0.

4

Can CVE-2024-20015 be exploited without user interaction?

Yes, CVE-2024-20015 can be exploited remotely without any user interaction.

5

What type of vulnerability is CVE-2024-20015?

CVE-2024-20015 is a permissions bypass vulnerability that allows local escalation of privilege.

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