CVE-2024-20120: Medium severity android vulnerability
Published Nov 4, 2024
·Updated
In KeyInstall, 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: ALPS08956986; Issue ID: MSV-1575.
Affected Software
32 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 Mt6765
MediaTek Mt6768
MediaTek Mt6833
MediaTek Mt6835
MediaTek Mt6853
MediaTek Mt6855
MediaTek Mt6879
MediaTek Mt6886
MediaTek Mt6893
MediaTek Mt6983
MediaTek Mt6989
MediaTek Mt8321
MediaTek Mt8385
MediaTek Mt8765
MediaTek Mt8766
MediaTek Mt8768
MediaTek Mt8771
MediaTek Mt8775
MediaTek Mt8781
MediaTek Mt8786
MediaTek Mt8788
MediaTek Mt8789
MediaTek Mt8791t
MediaTek Mt8792
MediaTek Mt8795t
MediaTek Mt8796
MediaTek Mt8797
MediaTek Mt8798
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
Frequently Asked Questions
1
What is the severity of CVE-2024-20120?
The severity of CVE-2024-20120 is critical due to potential local escalation of privilege.
2
How do I fix CVE-2024-20120?
Fixing CVE-2024-20120 involves applying the patch identified as ALPS08956986.
3
Who is affected by CVE-2024-20120?
CVE-2024-20120 affects devices running Android versions 12.0, 13.0, 14.0, and 15.0.
4
Is user interaction required to exploit CVE-2024-20120?
No, user interaction is not needed for the exploitation of CVE-2024-20120.
5
What could be the impact of CVE-2024-20120?
The impact of CVE-2024-20120 is a potential escalation of privileges leading to system-level access.