CVE-2024-20080: Critical severity yocto project vulnerability
Published Jul 1, 2024
·Updated
In gnss service, there is a possible escalation of privilege due to improper certificate validation. This could lead to remote escalation of privilege with no additional execution privileges needed. User interaction is not needed for exploitation. Patch ID: ALPS08720039; Issue ID: MSV-1424.
Affected Software
41 affected components
All of the following
Any of the following
linuxfoundation Yocto=2.6
linuxfoundation Yocto=3.3
linuxfoundation Yocto=4.0
Rdkcentral Rdk-b=2022q3
Google Android=13.0
Google Android=14.0
Any of the following
MediaTek Mt2735
MediaTek Mt2737
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 Mt6880
MediaTek Mt6883
MediaTek Mt6885
MediaTek Mt6886
MediaTek Mt6889
MediaTek Mt6890
MediaTek Mt6891
MediaTek Mt6893
MediaTek Mt6895
MediaTek Mt6980
MediaTek Mt6983
MediaTek Mt6985
MediaTek Mt6989
MediaTek Mt6990
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
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
Frequently Asked Questions
1
What is the severity of CVE-2024-20080?
CVE-2024-20080 is classified as a high-severity vulnerability due to its potential for remote privilege escalation.
2
How do I fix CVE-2024-20080?
To fix CVE-2024-20080, apply the patch identified as ALPS08720039.
3
What systems are affected by CVE-2024-20080?
CVE-2024-20080 affects specific versions of the Yocto Project and Android operating systems.
4
Is user interaction required to exploit CVE-2024-20080?
No, user interaction is not needed for the exploitation of CVE-2024-20080.
5
What type of attack does CVE-2024-20080 enable?
CVE-2024-20080 enables a remote escalation of privilege attack due to improper certificate validation.