CVE-2024-20124: Medium severity android vulnerability
Published Nov 4, 2024
·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-1568.
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
Frequently Asked Questions
1
What is the severity of CVE-2024-20124?
CVE-2024-20124 is classified with a high severity due to the potential for local information disclosure.
2
How do I fix CVE-2024-20124?
To fix CVE-2024-20124, apply the patch identified by ALPS09008925 immediately.
3
Which systems are affected by CVE-2024-20124?
CVE-2024-20124 affects Android version 12.0 running on specific MediaTek chipsets.
4
Is user interaction required to exploit CVE-2024-20124?
No, user interaction is not required for the exploitation of CVE-2024-20124.
5
What can happen if CVE-2024-20124 is exploited?
Exploiting CVE-2024-20124 could lead to local information disclosure with system execution privileges.