CVE-2024-20121: 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-1574.
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-2024-20121?
CVE-2024-20121 has a high severity rating due to its potential for local privilege escalation.
2
How do I fix CVE-2024-20121?
To fix CVE-2024-20121, apply the security patch identified by Patch ID: ALPS08956986.
3
Which software versions are affected by CVE-2024-20121?
CVE-2024-20121 affects Android versions 12.0, 13.0, 14.0, and 15.0.
4
Is user interaction required to exploit CVE-2024-20121?
No, user interaction is not needed for exploiting CVE-2024-20121.
5
What are the potential consequences of CVE-2024-20121?
Exploitation of CVE-2024-20121 could lead to local escalation of privilege, allowing unauthorized system access.