CVE-2024-20053: High severity yocto project vulnerability
Published Apr 1, 2024
·Updated
In flashc, there is a possible out of bounds write due to an uncaught exception. This could lead to local escalation of privilege with System execution privileges needed. User interaction is not needed for exploitation. Patch ID: ALPS08541757; Issue ID: ALPS08541764.
Affected Software
50 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
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 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
Frequently Asked Questions
1
What is the severity of CVE-2024-20053?
CVE-2024-20053 is classified as a high severity vulnerability that may allow local escalation of privilege.
2
How do I fix CVE-2024-20053?
To fix CVE-2024-20053, you should apply the patch identified as ALPS08541757.
3
Who is affected by CVE-2024-20053?
CVE-2024-20053 affects multiple software platforms including Yocto Project 3.3 and specific versions of Android.
4
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2024-20053?
CVE-2024-20053 is an out-of-bounds write vulnerability caused by an uncaught exception.
5
Is user interaction required to exploit CVE-2024-20053?
No, user interaction is not needed for the exploitation of CVE-2024-20053.