CVE-2024-20049: Medium severity yocto project vulnerability

Published Apr 1, 2024
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Updated

In flashc, there is a possible information disclosure due to an uncaught exception. This could lead to local information disclosure with System execution privileges needed. User interaction is not needed for exploitation. Patch ID: ALPS08541765; Issue ID: ALPS08541765.

Affected Software

49 affected components
All of the following
Any of the following
linuxfoundation Yocto=3.3
Rdkcentral Rdk-b=2022q3
Google Android=12.0
Google Android=13.0
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 Mt8167
MediaTek Mt8168
MediaTek Mt8173
MediaTek Mt8175
MediaTek Mt8188
MediaTek Mt8195
MediaTek Mt8321
MediaTek Mt8362a
MediaTek Mt8365
MediaTek Mt8385
MediaTek Mt8390
MediaTek Mt8395
MediaTek Mt8666
MediaTek Mt8667
MediaTek Mt8673
MediaTek Mt8765
MediaTek Mt8766
MediaTek Mt8768
MediaTek Mt8781
MediaTek Mt8786
MediaTek Mt8788
MediaTek Mt8789
MediaTek Mt8791
MediaTek Mt8791t
MediaTek Mt8796
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-2024-20049?

CVE-2024-20049 is classified as a moderate severity vulnerability due to the potential for local information disclosure.

2

How do I fix CVE-2024-20049?

To fix CVE-2024-20049, you should apply the patch identified as ALPS08541765.

3

Which systems are affected by CVE-2024-20049?

CVE-2024-20049 affects specific versions of Yocto Project, RDK Central RDKB, and Android systems.

4

What kind of attack vector is associated with CVE-2024-20049?

CVE-2024-20049 can lead to local information disclosure and does not require user interaction.

5

What could be the potential impact of exploiting CVE-2024-20049?

Exploitation of CVE-2024-20049 could lead to unauthorized local access to sensitive information.

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