CVE-2024-20122: Medium severity android vulnerability

Published Nov 4, 2024
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Updated

In vdec, there is a possible out of bounds read due to improper structure design. This could lead to local information disclosure with System execution privileges needed. User interaction is not needed for exploitation. Patch ID: ALPS09008925; Issue ID: MSV-1572.

Affected Software

9 affected components
All of the following
Google Android=12.0
Any of the following
MediaTek Mt6761
MediaTek Mt6765
MediaTek Mt6768
MediaTek Mt6779
MediaTek Mt6785
MediaTek Mt8766
MediaTek Mt8768
MediaTek Mt8789

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-2024-20122?

The severity of CVE-2024-20122 is classified as a potential out of bounds read vulnerability.

2

How do I fix CVE-2024-20122?

To fix CVE-2024-20122, apply Patch ID ALPS09008925 provided by the vendor.

3

What devices are affected by CVE-2024-20122?

CVE-2024-20122 affects devices running Android 12.0 with certain MediaTek chipsets.

4

What are the potential impacts of CVE-2024-20122?

Exploitation of CVE-2024-20122 could lead to local information disclosure with system execution privileges.

5

Is user interaction required to exploit CVE-2024-20122?

No, user interaction is not needed for the exploitation of CVE-2024-20122.

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