CVE-2024-20040: Input Validation

Published Apr 1, 2024
·
Updated

In wlan firmware, there is a possible out of bounds write due to improper input validation. This could lead to remote escalation of privilege with no additional execution privileges needed. User interaction is not needed for exploitation. Patch ID: ALPS08360153 (for MT6XXX chipsets) / WCNCR00363530 (for MT79XX chipsets); Issue ID: MSV-979.

Affected Software

62 affected components
Google Android
All of the following
Any of the following
linuxfoundation Yocto=3.3
linuxfoundation Yocto=4.0
Rdkcentral Rdk-b=2022q3
Google Android=12.0
Google Android=13.0
Google Android=14.0
Linux Linux kernel=4.19
OpenWrt OpenWrt=19.07.0
OpenWrt OpenWrt=21.02.0
Any of the following
MediaTek Mt2713
MediaTek Mt6580
MediaTek Mt6761
MediaTek Mt6762
MediaTek Mt6768
MediaTek Mt6781
MediaTek Mt6789
MediaTek Mt6833
MediaTek Mt6853
MediaTek Mt6853t
MediaTek Mt6855
MediaTek Mt6873
MediaTek Mt6875
MediaTek Mt6877
MediaTek Mt6879
MediaTek Mt6883
MediaTek Mt6885
MediaTek Mt6886
MediaTek Mt6889
MediaTek Mt6890
MediaTek Mt6891
MediaTek Mt6893
MediaTek Mt6895
MediaTek Mt6983
MediaTek Mt6985
MediaTek Mt6989
MediaTek Mt6990
MediaTek Mt7902
MediaTek MT7915
MediaTek Mt7916
MediaTek Mt7920
MediaTek Mt7921
MediaTek Mt7922
MediaTek Mt7925
MediaTek Mt7927
MediaTek Mt7981
MediaTek Mt7986
MediaTek Mt8188
MediaTek Mt8195
MediaTek Mt8370
MediaTek Mt8390
MediaTek Mt8395
MediaTek Mt8518s
MediaTek Mt8532
MediaTek Mt8673
MediaTek Mt8678
MediaTek Mt8781
MediaTek Mt8791t
MediaTek Mt8792
MediaTek Mt8796
MediaTek Mt8797
MediaTek Mt8798

Event History

Apr 1, 2024
CVE Published
via Android·12:00 AM
CVE Published
via MITRE·02:34 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·02:34 AM
DescriptionWeakness
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2024-20040?

CVE-2024-20040 has a high severity due to its potential for remote privilege escalation.

2

How do I fix CVE-2024-20040?

To fix CVE-2024-20040, apply the available patches such as Patch ID: ALPS08360153 for MT6XXX chipsets.

3

What types of devices are affected by CVE-2024-20040?

CVE-2024-20040 affects devices running Google Android that utilize specific wlan firmware.

4

Can CVE-2024-20040 be exploited without user interaction?

Yes, CVE-2024-20040 can be exploited remotely without any user interaction required.

5

What consequences could arise from CVE-2024-20040?

The consequence of CVE-2024-20040 could lead to unauthorized escalation of privileges on affected devices.

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