CVE-2024-20022: Medium severity yocto project vulnerability

Published Mar 4, 2024
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Updated

In lk, there is a possible escalation of privilege due to a missing bounds check. This could lead to local escalation of privilege with System execution privileges needed. User interaction is not needed for exploitation. Patch ID: ALPS08528255; Issue ID: ALPS08528255.

Affected Software

38 affected components
All of the following
Any of the following
linuxfoundation Yocto=3.3
Rdkcentral Rdkb=2022q3
Google Android=12.0
Google Android=13.0
Google Android=14.0
OpenWrt OpenWrt=19.07.0
OpenWrt OpenWrt=21.02.0
Any of the following
MediaTek Mt2737
MediaTek Mt6789
MediaTek Mt6835
MediaTek Mt6855
MediaTek Mt6879
MediaTek Mt6880
MediaTek Mt6886
MediaTek Mt6890
MediaTek Mt6895
MediaTek Mt6980
MediaTek Mt6983
MediaTek Mt6985
MediaTek Mt6989
MediaTek Mt6990
MediaTek Mt8321
MediaTek Mt8385
MediaTek Mt8666
MediaTek Mt8667
MediaTek Mt8673
MediaTek Mt8765
MediaTek Mt8766
MediaTek Mt8768
MediaTek Mt8781
MediaTek Mt8786
MediaTek Mt8788
MediaTek Mt8789
MediaTek Mt8791
MediaTek Mt8796
MediaTek Mt8797
MediaTek Mt8798
Google Android

Event History

Mar 4, 2024
CVE Published
via Android·12:00 AM
Data Sourced
via Android·12:00 AM
SeverityAffected Software
CVE Published
via MITRE·02:43 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·02:43 AM
DescriptionWeakness
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2024-20022?

CVE-2024-20022 has a high severity rating due to the potential for local privilege escalation.

2

How do I fix CVE-2024-20022?

To fix CVE-2024-20022, apply the latest patches provided by your device manufacturer as soon as they become available.

3

What types of devices are affected by CVE-2024-20022?

CVE-2024-20022 affects devices running specific versions of Google Android and the Yocto Project.

4

Is user interaction required to exploit CVE-2024-20022?

No, user interaction is not needed for the exploitation of CVE-2024-20022.

5

Can CVE-2024-20022 lead to remote attacks?

CVE-2024-20022 is a local escalation of privilege vulnerability, meaning it cannot be exploited remotely.

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