CVE-2024-20023: Medium severity linuxfoundation Yocto vulnerability

Published Mar 1, 2024
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Updated

In flashc, there is a possible out of bounds write due to lack of valudation. This could lead to local escalation of privilege with System execution privileges needed. User interaction is not needed for exploitation. Patch ID: ALPS08541638; Issue ID: ALPS08541638.

Affected Software

32 affected componentsFixes available
All of the following
Any of the following
linuxfoundation Yocto=3.3
Rdkcentral Rdk-b=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 Mt2713
MediaTek Mt2737
MediaTek Mt6781
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 Mt8188
MediaTek Mt8188t
MediaTek Mt8370
MediaTek Mt8390
MediaTek Mt8673
MediaTek Mt8676
MediaTek Mt8678
Google Android
android/:unknown:>=SoCVersion:0<SoCVersion:2024-03-05
SoCVersion:2024-03-05

Remediation

Recommended actions to resolve this vulnerability, in priority order.

  1. Upgrade

    Upgrade android/:unknown: to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in SoCVersion:2024-03-05
  2. Upgrade

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

    Patch ALPS08541638

Event History

Mar 1, 2024
Advisory Published
via OSV·12:00 AM
Data Sourced
via OSV·12:00 AM
DescriptionAffected Software
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

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2024-20023?

CVE-2024-20023 is rated as a high severity vulnerability due to its potential for local privilege escalation.

2

How do I fix CVE-2024-20023?

To fix CVE-2024-20023, apply the patch identified as ALPS08541638 provided by the vendor.

3

What software is affected by CVE-2024-20023?

CVE-2024-20023 affects the Android operating system.

4

Is user interaction required to exploit CVE-2024-20023?

No, user interaction is not needed to exploit CVE-2024-20023.

5

What type of vulnerability is CVE-2024-20023?

CVE-2024-20023 is an out of bounds write vulnerability that can lead to local escalation of privilege.

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