CVE-2024-20079: Input Validation
First published: Mon Jul 01 2024(Updated: )
In gnss service, there is a possible out of bounds write due to improper input validation. This could lead to local escalation of privilege with System execution privileges needed. User interaction is not needed for exploitation. Patch ID: ALPS08044040; Issue ID: MSV-1491.
Credit: security@mediatek.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| All of | ||
| Any of | ||
| Google Android | =13.0 | |
| Google Android | =14.0 | |
| Any of | ||
| MediaTek MT6761 | ||
| MediaTek MT6765 | ||
| MediaTek MT6768 | ||
| MediaTek MT6781 | ||
| MediaTek MT6785T | ||
| MediaTek M6789 | ||
| MediaTek MT6833 | ||
| MediaTek MT6853 | ||
| mediatek mt6853t | ||
| MediaTek MT6855 | ||
| MediaTek MT6873 | ||
| MediaTek MT6875T | ||
| MediaTek MT6877 | ||
| MediaTek MT6879 | ||
| MediaTek MT6883 | ||
| MediaTek MT6885 | ||
| MediaTek MT6886 | ||
| MediaTek MT6889 | ||
| MediaTek MT6891 | ||
| MediaTek MT6893 | ||
| MediaTek MT6895 | ||
| 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-2024-20079?
CVE-2024-20079 is rated as a critical vulnerability due to its potential for local privilege escalation.
How do I fix CVE-2024-20079?
To fix CVE-2024-20079, apply the patch ID ALPS08044040 provided by the vendor.
Which versions of Android are affected by CVE-2024-20079?
CVE-2024-20079 affects Android versions 13.0 and 14.0.
Is user interaction required to exploit CVE-2024-20079?
No, user interaction is not needed for the exploitation of CVE-2024-20079.
What types of systems are vulnerable to CVE-2024-20079?
CVE-2024-20079 affects devices running affected versions of Google Android, specifically on supported MediaTek chipsets.
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- canonical/mediatek mt6761
- canonical/mediatek mt6765
- canonical/mediatek mt6768
- canonical/mediatek mt6781
- canonical/mediatek mt6785t
- canonical/mediatek m6789
- canonical/mediatek mt6833
- canonical/mediatek mt6853
- canonical/mediatek mt6853t
- canonical/mediatek mt6855
- canonical/mediatek mt6873
- canonical/mediatek mt6875t
- canonical/mediatek mt6877
- canonical/mediatek mt6879
- canonical/mediatek mt6883
- canonical/mediatek mt6885
- canonical/mediatek mt6886
- canonical/mediatek mt6889
- canonical/mediatek mt6891
- canonical/mediatek mt6893
- canonical/mediatek mt6895
- canonical/mediatek mt6983
- canonical/mediatek mt6985t
- canonical/mediatek mt6989
- canonical/mediatek mt8666
- canonical/mediatek mt8667
- canonical/mediatek mt8673
- canonical/mediatek mt8676
- canonical/mediatek mt8678