CVE-2024-20091: Medium severity android vulnerability

Published Oct 7, 2024
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Updated

In vdec, there is a possible out of bounds read due to a missing bounds check. This could lead to local information disclosure with System execution privileges needed. User interaction is not needed for exploitation. Patch ID: ALPS09028313; Issue ID: MSV-1701.

Affected Software

18 affected components
All of the following
Google Android=12.0
Any of the following
MediaTek Mt6761
MediaTek Mt6765
MediaTek Mt6768
MediaTek Mt6779
MediaTek Mt6785
MediaTek Mt6853
MediaTek Mt6873
MediaTek Mt6885
MediaTek Mt8385
MediaTek Mt8666
MediaTek Mt8667
MediaTek Mt8766
MediaTek Mt8768
MediaTek Mt8781
MediaTek Mt8788
MediaTek Mt8789
Google Android

Event History

Oct 7, 2024
CVE Published
via Android·12:00 AM
CVE Published
via MITRE·02:35 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·02:35 AM
DescriptionWeakness
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2024-20091?

CVE-2024-20091 has a severity rating that indicates a potential for local information disclosure due to an out of bounds read.

2

How do I fix CVE-2024-20091?

To fix CVE-2024-20091, apply the patch ID ALPS09028313 available from Google.

3

Who is affected by CVE-2024-20091?

CVE-2024-20091 primarily affects devices running Google Android version 12.0.

4

What are the repercussions of CVE-2024-20091 exploitation?

Exploitation of CVE-2024-20091 could lead to local information disclosure with system execution privileges.

5

Is user interaction required to exploit CVE-2024-20091?

No, user interaction is not needed for the exploitation of CVE-2024-20091.

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