medium
6.7
CWE
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Advisory Published
CVE Published
Updated

CVE-2024-20056: Input Validation

First published: Mon May 06 2024(Updated: )

In preloader, there is a possible escalation of privilege due to an insecure default value. This could lead to local escalation of privilege with System execution privileges needed. User interaction is not needed for exploitation. Patch ID: ALPS08528185; Issue ID: ALPS08528185.

Credit: security@mediatek.com

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
Android
All of
Any of
RDK Central RDKB=2022q3
Android=12.0
Android=13.0
Android=14.0
Open edX=19.07.0
Open edX=21.02.0
Open edX=23.05
Any of
MediaTek MT6739
MediaTek MT6761
MediaTek MT6765
MediaTek MT6768
MediaTek MT6781
MediaTek MT6785T
MediaTek M6789
MediaTek MT6833
MediaTek MT6835
MediaTek MT6853
MediaTek MT6855
MediaTek MT6873
MediaTek MT6880
MediaTek MT6885
MediaTek MT6886
MediaTek MT6890
MediaTek MT6893
MediaTek MT6895
MediaTek MT6897
MediaTek MT6983
MediaTek MT6985T
MediaTek MT6989
MediaTek MT8666
MediaTek MT8667
MediaTek MT8673
MediaTek MT8676
MediaTek MT8678

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2024-20056?

    CVE-2024-20056 is considered a high severity vulnerability due to the potential for local escalation of privileges.

  • How do I fix CVE-2024-20056?

    To fix CVE-2024-20056, apply the patch identified by ALPS08528185.

  • Who is affected by CVE-2024-20056?

    CVE-2024-20056 affects devices running Google Android that utilize the preloader.

  • What could happen if CVE-2024-20056 is exploited?

    If exploited, CVE-2024-20056 could allow attackers to escalate privileges to system execution.

  • Is user interaction required to exploit CVE-2024-20056?

    No, user interaction is not needed for the exploitation of CVE-2024-20056.

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