CVE-2024-20116: Medium severity android vulnerability
Published Dec 2, 2024
·Updated
In cmdq, 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: ALPS09057438; Issue ID: MSV-1696.
Affected Software
19 affected components
All of the following
Google Android=12.0
Any of the following
MediaTek Mt6765
MediaTek Mt6768
MediaTek Mt6779
MediaTek Mt6781
MediaTek Mt6785
MediaTek Mt6789
MediaTek Mt8765
MediaTek Mt8766
MediaTek Mt8768
MediaTek Mt8771
MediaTek Mt8781
MediaTek Mt8786
MediaTek Mt8788
MediaTek Mt8789
MediaTek Mt8791t
MediaTek Mt8795t
MediaTek Mt8797
MediaTek Mt8798
Event History
Dec 2, 2024
CVE Published
via MITRE·03:07 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·03:07 AM
DescriptionWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·04:15 AM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
Frequently Asked Questions
1
What is the severity of CVE-2024-20116?
CVE-2024-20116 has a medium severity level due to its potential for local information disclosure.
2
How do I fix CVE-2024-20116?
To fix CVE-2024-20116, apply the patch identified by ALPS09057438.
3
What type of attack does CVE-2024-20116 facilitate?
CVE-2024-20116 facilitates local information disclosure through an out-of-bounds read vulnerability.
4
Is user interaction required to exploit CVE-2024-20116?
No, user interaction is not needed for the exploitation of CVE-2024-20116.
5
Which software is affected by CVE-2024-20116?
CVE-2024-20116 affects Android 12.0 devices that utilize MediaTek chipsets.