CVE-2024-20021: Medium severity android vulnerability
Published May 6, 2024
·Updated
In atf spm, there is a possible way to remap physical memory to virtual memory due to a logic error. This could lead to local escalation of privilege with System execution privileges needed. User interaction is not needed for exploitation. Patch ID: ALPS08584568; Issue ID: MSV-1249.
Affected Software
48 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 Mt6768
MediaTek Mt6781
MediaTek Mt6785
MediaTek Mt6833
MediaTek Mt6853
MediaTek Mt6873
MediaTek Mt6877
MediaTek Mt6885
MediaTek Mt6893
MediaTek Mt8168
MediaTek Mt8183
MediaTek Mt8188
MediaTek Mt8188t
MediaTek Mt8195
MediaTek Mt8195z
MediaTek Mt8321
MediaTek Mt8362a
MediaTek Mt8365
MediaTek Mt8385
MediaTek Mt8666
MediaTek Mt8666a
MediaTek Mt8666b
MediaTek Mt8667
MediaTek Mt8673
MediaTek Mt8675
MediaTek Mt8676
MediaTek Mt8678
MediaTek Mt8765
MediaTek Mt8766
MediaTek Mt8766z
MediaTek Mt8768
MediaTek Mt8768a
MediaTek Mt8768b
MediaTek Mt8768t
MediaTek Mt8768z
MediaTek Mt8781
MediaTek Mt8786
MediaTek Mt8788
MediaTek Mt8788t
MediaTek Mt8788x
MediaTek Mt8788z
MediaTek Mt8792
MediaTek Mt8795t
MediaTek Mt8796
MediaTek Mt8798
Event History
May 6, 2024
CVE Published
via MITRE·02:52 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·02:52 AM
DescriptionWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·03:15 AM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
Frequently Asked Questions
1
What is the severity of CVE-2024-20021?
CVE-2024-20021 has a medium severity rating and can potentially lead to local escalation of privilege.
2
How do I fix CVE-2024-20021?
To fix CVE-2024-20021, apply the patch identified as ALPS08584568.
3
Is user interaction required to exploit CVE-2024-20021?
No, user interaction is not required for exploiting CVE-2024-20021.
4
Which versions of Android are affected by CVE-2024-20021?
CVE-2024-20021 affects Android versions 12.0, 13.0, and 14.0.
5
What could be the potential impact of CVE-2024-20021?
The potential impact of CVE-2024-20021 includes unauthorized local escalation of privileges leading to system-level access.