CVE-2024-20081: Input Validation

Published Jul 1, 2024
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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: ALPS08719602; Issue ID: MSV-1412.

Affected Software

44 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
OpenWrt OpenWrt=19.07.0
OpenWrt OpenWrt=21.02.0
OpenWrt OpenWrt=22.03.5
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
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2024-20081?

CVE-2024-20081 has a severity rating of high due to the potential for local escalation of privilege.

2

How do I fix CVE-2024-20081?

To fix CVE-2024-20081, apply the patch ID ALPS08719602 provided by the vendor.

3

Who is affected by CVE-2024-20081?

CVE-2024-20081 affects Yocto Project versions 2.6, 3.3, and 4.0, Google Android versions 13.0 and 14.0, as well as specific versions of OpenWrt.

4

Is user interaction required to exploit CVE-2024-20081?

No, user interaction is not needed for exploitation of CVE-2024-20081.

5

What kind of vulnerability is CVE-2024-20081?

CVE-2024-20081 is an out of bounds write vulnerability caused by improper input validation in the GNSS service.

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