CVE-2024-20079: Input Validation

Published Jul 1, 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.

Affected Software

31 affected components
All of the following
Any of the following
Google Android=13.0
Google Android=14.0
Any of the following
MediaTek Mt6761
MediaTek Mt6765
MediaTek Mt6768
MediaTek Mt6781
MediaTek Mt6785
MediaTek Mt6789
MediaTek Mt6833
MediaTek Mt6853
MediaTek Mt6853t
MediaTek Mt6855
MediaTek Mt6873
MediaTek Mt6875
MediaTek Mt6877
MediaTek Mt6879
MediaTek Mt6883
MediaTek Mt6885
MediaTek Mt6886
MediaTek Mt6889
MediaTek Mt6891
MediaTek Mt6893
MediaTek Mt6895
MediaTek Mt6983
MediaTek Mt6985
MediaTek Mt6989
MediaTek Mt8666
MediaTek Mt8667
MediaTek Mt8673
MediaTek Mt8676
MediaTek Mt8678

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
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software

Frequently Asked Questions

1

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.

2

How do I fix CVE-2024-20079?

To fix CVE-2024-20079, apply the patch ID ALPS08044040 provided by the vendor.

3

Which versions of Android are affected by CVE-2024-20079?

CVE-2024-20079 affects Android versions 13.0 and 14.0.

4

Is user interaction required to exploit CVE-2024-20079?

No, user interaction is not needed for the exploitation of CVE-2024-20079.

5

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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