CVE-2024-20083: Critical severity android vulnerability

Published Aug 14, 2024
·
Updated

In venc, there is a possible out of bounds write due to a missing bounds check. This could lead to local escalation of privilege with System execution privileges needed. User interaction is not needed for exploitation. Patch ID: ALPS08810810 / ALPS08805789; Issue ID: MSV-1502.

Affected Software

25 affected components
All of the following
Google Android=12.0
Any of the following
MediaTek Mt6765
MediaTek Mt6768
MediaTek Mt6779
MediaTek Mt6785
MediaTek Mt8321
MediaTek Mt8385
MediaTek Mt8666
MediaTek Mt8667
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

Aug 14, 2024
CVE Published
via MITRE·03:02 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·03:02 AM
DescriptionWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·03:15 AM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2024-20083?

The severity of CVE-2024-20083 is considered critical due to its potential for local privilege escalation.

2

How do I fix CVE-2024-20083?

To fix CVE-2024-20083, apply the available patches identified by Patch ID ALPS08810810 or ALPS08805789.

3

What types of devices are affected by CVE-2024-20083?

CVE-2024-20083 affects devices running Android 12.0, particularly those utilizing specific MediaTek chipsets.

4

Is user interaction required to exploit CVE-2024-20083?

No, user interaction is not needed for exploiting CVE-2024-20083.

5

What kind of attack does CVE-2024-20083 facilitate?

CVE-2024-20083 potentially facilitates local escalation of privileges, allowing attackers to execute actions with system-level permissions.

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