CVE-2024-20098: Medium severity yocto project vulnerability
Published Oct 7, 2024
·Updated
In power, 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: ALPS08996886; Issue ID: MSV-1626.
Affected Software
21 affected components
All of the following
Any of the following
linuxfoundation Yocto=4.0
Google Android=12.0
Google Android=15.0
Any of the following
MediaTek Mt6768
MediaTek Mt6779
MediaTek Mt6781
MediaTek Mt6785
MediaTek Mt6833
MediaTek Mt6853
MediaTek Mt6873
MediaTek Mt6877
MediaTek Mt6885
MediaTek Mt6893
MediaTek Mt8188
MediaTek Mt8532
MediaTek Mt8675
MediaTek Mt8766
MediaTek Mt8768
MediaTek Mt8781
MediaTek Mt8786
MediaTek Mt8788
Event History
Oct 7, 2024
CVE Published
via MITRE·02:35 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·02:35 AM
DescriptionWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·03:15 AM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
Frequently Asked Questions
1
What is the severity of CVE-2024-20098?
CVE-2024-20098 has a potential for local escalation of privileges, indicating a significant security risk.
2
How do I fix CVE-2024-20098?
To address CVE-2024-20098, apply the patch identified as ALPS08996886.
3
What types of systems are affected by CVE-2024-20098?
CVE-2024-20098 affects specific versions of the Yocto Project and Android operating systems.
4
Is user interaction required to exploit CVE-2024-20098?
No, user interaction is not required for the exploitation of CVE-2024-20098.
5
What are the potential consequences of CVE-2024-20098?
Exploitation of CVE-2024-20098 could lead to unauthorized actions with system execution privileges.