CVE-2024-20078: Critical severity android vulnerability
Published Jul 1, 2024
·Updated
In venc, there is a possible out of bounds write due to type confusion. This could lead to local escalation of privilege with System execution privileges needed. User interaction is not needed for exploitation. Patch ID: ALPS08737250; Issue ID: MSV-1452.
Affected Software
23 affected components
All of the following
Any of the following
Google Android=12.0
Google Android=13.0
Google Android=14.0
Any of the following
MediaTek Mt6768
MediaTek Mt6779
MediaTek Mt8321
MediaTek Mt8385
MediaTek Mt8755
MediaTek Mt8765
MediaTek Mt8766
MediaTek Mt8768
MediaTek Mt8771
MediaTek Mt8775
MediaTek Mt8781
MediaTek Mt8786
MediaTek Mt8788
MediaTek Mt8789
MediaTek Mt8791t
MediaTek Mt8792
MediaTek Mt8795t
MediaTek Mt8796
MediaTek Mt8797
MediaTek Mt8798
Event History
Jul 1, 2024
CVE Published
via MITRE·03:18 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·03:18 AM
DescriptionWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·05:15 AM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
Frequently Asked Questions
1
What is the severity of CVE-2024-20078?
CVE-2024-20078 is classified as a high severity vulnerability due to the potential for local escalation of privileges.
2
How do I fix CVE-2024-20078?
To fix CVE-2024-20078, apply the patch identified as ALPS08737250.
3
What types of systems are affected by CVE-2024-20078?
CVE-2024-20078 affects Android versions 12.0, 13.0, and 14.0.
4
Is user interaction required for exploiting CVE-2024-20078?
No, user interaction is not required for exploiting CVE-2024-20078.
5
What could be the impact of exploiting CVE-2024-20078?
Exploitation of CVE-2024-20078 could lead to local escalation of privilege with system execution privileges.