CVE-2024-20046: Integer Overflow

Published Apr 1, 2024
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Updated

In battery, there is a possible escalation of privilege due to an integer overflow. This could lead to local escalation of privilege with System execution privileges needed. User interaction is not needed for exploitation. Patch ID: ALPS08485622; Issue ID: ALPS08485622.

Affected Software

22 affected components
All of the following
Google Android=12.0
Any of the following
MediaTek Mt6761
MediaTek Mt6765
MediaTek Mt6768
MediaTek Mt6789
MediaTek Mt6833
MediaTek Mt6855
MediaTek Mt6895
MediaTek Mt8167
MediaTek Mt8168
MediaTek Mt8188
MediaTek Mt8321
MediaTek Mt8765
MediaTek Mt8766
MediaTek Mt8768
MediaTek Mt8781
MediaTek Mt8786
MediaTek Mt8788
MediaTek Mt8789
MediaTek Mt8791t
MediaTek Mt8797
MediaTek Mt8798

Event History

Apr 1, 2024
CVE Published
via MITRE·02:35 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·02:35 AM
DescriptionWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·03:15 AM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2024-20046?

The severity of CVE-2024-20046 is significant due to the potential for local escalation of privileges with system execution rights.

2

How do I fix CVE-2024-20046?

You can fix CVE-2024-20046 by applying the patch identified as ALPS08485622.

3

What kind of attack is CVE-2024-20046 associated with?

CVE-2024-20046 is associated with a local escalation of privilege attack due to an integer overflow vulnerability.

4

Is user interaction required to exploit CVE-2024-20046?

No, user interaction is not needed for the exploitation of CVE-2024-20046.

5

Which software is affected by CVE-2024-20046?

CVE-2024-20046 affects devices running Android 12.0 and certain MediaTek processor variants.

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