CVE-2024-20106: Medium severity android vulnerability

Published Nov 4, 2024
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Updated

In m4u, 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: ALPS08960505; Issue ID: MSV-1590.

Affected Software

18 affected components
Google Android
All of the following
Any of the following
Google Android=12.0
Google Android=13.0
Google Android=14.0
Google Android=15.0
Any of the following
MediaTek Mt6739
MediaTek Mt6761
MediaTek Mt6765
MediaTek Mt6768
MediaTek Mt6779
MediaTek Mt6785
MediaTek Mt6853
MediaTek Mt6873
MediaTek Mt6885
MediaTek Mt8666
MediaTek Mt8667
MediaTek Mt8673
MediaTek Mt8678

Event History

Nov 4, 2024
CVE Published
via Android·12:00 AM
Data Sourced
via Android·12:00 AM
SeverityAffected Software
CVE Published
via MITRE·01:48 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·01:48 AM
DescriptionWeakness

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2024-20106?

CVE-2024-20106 is a high severity vulnerability that allows local escalation of privileges due to a possible out of bounds write.

2

How do I fix CVE-2024-20106?

To fix CVE-2024-20106, users should apply the patch identified as ALPS08960505.

3

Does CVE-2024-20106 require user interaction for exploitation?

No, CVE-2024-20106 does not require user interaction for exploitation.

4

What type of vulnerability is CVE-2024-20106?

CVE-2024-20106 is classified as an out of bounds write vulnerability.

5

Which software is affected by CVE-2024-20106?

CVE-2024-20106 affects the Google Android platform.

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