CVE-2024-20118: Medium severity android vulnerability

Published Nov 4, 2024
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Updated

In mms, there is a possible out of bounds write due to an incorrect bounds check. This could lead to local escalation of privilege with System execution privileges needed. User interaction is not needed for exploitation. Patch ID: ALPS09062392; Issue ID: MSV-1621.

Affected Software

24 affected components
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 Mt6781
MediaTek Mt6785
MediaTek Mt6789
MediaTek Mt6833
MediaTek Mt6835
MediaTek Mt6853
MediaTek Mt6855
MediaTek Mt6873
MediaTek Mt6877
MediaTek Mt6883
MediaTek Mt6885
MediaTek Mt6889
MediaTek Mt6893
MediaTek Mt8676
MediaTek Mt8792

Event History

Nov 4, 2024
CVE Published
via MITRE·01:49 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·01:49 AM
DescriptionWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·02:15 AM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2024-20118?

The severity of CVE-2024-20118 is considered high due to the potential for local privilege escalation.

2

How do I fix CVE-2024-20118?

To fix CVE-2024-20118, apply the patch provided in Patch ID: ALPS09062392 as soon as possible.

3

What software versions are affected by CVE-2024-20118?

CVE-2024-20118 affects Android versions 12.0, 13.0, 14.0, and 15.0.

4

Is user interaction required to exploit CVE-2024-20118?

No, user interaction is not needed for exploitation of CVE-2024-20118.

5

What type of vulnerability is CVE-2024-20118?

CVE-2024-20118 is an out of bounds write vulnerability that can lead to privilege escalation.

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