What is the severity of CVE-2024-20059?

The severity of CVE-2024-20059 is critical due to the potential for local escalation of privilege.

How do I fix CVE-2024-20059?

To fix CVE-2024-20059, apply the patch identified by ALPS08541749 as soon as possible.

Which Android versions are affected by CVE-2024-20059?

CVE-2024-20059 affects Android versions 12.0, 13.0, and 14.0.

Is user interaction required to exploit CVE-2024-20059?

No, user interaction is not needed for the exploitation of CVE-2024-20059.

What type of attack does CVE-2024-20059 involve?

CVE-2024-20059 involves a possible escalation of privilege attack due to an incorrect status check.

Vulnerability/
CVE-2024-20059

medium

6.7

CWE

1332

6/5/2024

30/4/2025

CVE-2024-20059

First published: Mon May 06 2024(Updated: )

In da, there is a possible escalation of privilege due to an incorrect status check. This could lead to local escalation of privilege with System execution privileges needed. User interaction is not needed for exploitation. Patch ID: ALPS08541749; Issue ID: ALPS08541749.

Credit: security@mediatek.com

Affected Software	Affected Version	How to fix
All of
Any of
Android	=12.0
Android	=13.0
Android	=14.0
Any of
Mediatek MT6580
MediaTek MT6739
MediaTek MT6761
MediaTek MT6765
MediaTek MT6768
MediaTek MT6781
MediaTek M6789
MediaTek MT6833
MediaTek MT6835
MediaTek MT6853
MediaTek MT6855
MediaTek MT6877
MediaTek MT6879
MediaTek MT6883
MediaTek MT6885
MediaTek MT6886
MediaTek MT6889
MediaTek MT6893
MediaTek MT6895
MediaTek MT6983
MediaTek MT6985T
MediaTek MT6989
MediaTek MT8188
MediaTek MT8370
MediaTek MT8390

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Reference Links

https://corp.mediatek.com/product-security-bulletin/May-2024

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2024-20059?
The severity of CVE-2024-20059 is critical due to the potential for local escalation of privilege.
How do I fix CVE-2024-20059?
To fix CVE-2024-20059, apply the patch identified by ALPS08541749 as soon as possible.
Which Android versions are affected by CVE-2024-20059?
CVE-2024-20059 affects Android versions 12.0, 13.0, and 14.0.
Is user interaction required to exploit CVE-2024-20059?
No, user interaction is not needed for the exploitation of CVE-2024-20059.
What type of attack does CVE-2024-20059 involve?
CVE-2024-20059 involves a possible escalation of privilege attack due to an incorrect status check.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2024-20059?
The severity of CVE-2024-20059 is critical due to the potential for local escalation of privilege.
How do I fix CVE-2024-20059?
To fix CVE-2024-20059, apply the patch identified by ALPS08541749 as soon as possible.
Which Android versions are affected by CVE-2024-20059?
CVE-2024-20059 affects Android versions 12.0, 13.0, and 14.0.
Is user interaction required to exploit CVE-2024-20059?
No, user interaction is not needed for the exploitation of CVE-2024-20059.
What type of attack does CVE-2024-20059 involve?
CVE-2024-20059 involves a possible escalation of privilege attack due to an incorrect status check.