CVE-2024-20140
First published: Mon Jan 06 2025(Updated: )
In power, there is a possible out of bounds write due to a missing bounds check. This could lead to local escalation of privilege if a malicious actor has already obtained the System privilege. User interaction is not needed for exploitation. Patch ID: ALPS09270402; Issue ID: MSV-2020.
Credit: security@mediatek.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| All of | ||
| Any of | ||
| Yocto Project | =3.3 | |
| Yocto Project | =4.0 | |
| Yocto Project | =5.0 | |
| Android | =12.0 | |
| Android | =13.0 | |
| Android | =14.0 | |
| Android | =15.0 | |
| Any of | ||
| MediaTek MT6739 | ||
| MediaTek MT6761 | ||
| MediaTek MT6768 | ||
| MediaTek MT6781 | ||
| MediaTek MT6833 | ||
| MediaTek MT6853 | ||
| MediaTek MT6877 | ||
| MediaTek MT6885 | ||
| MediaTek MT6893 | ||
| MediaTek MT8518S Firmware | ||
| MediaTek MT8532 | ||
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2024-20140?
CVE-2024-20140 has a high severity rating due to its potential for local escalation of privilege.
How do I fix CVE-2024-20140?
To fix CVE-2024-20140, apply the patch with ID ALPS09270402 as recommended by the vendor.
What software is affected by CVE-2024-20140?
CVE-2024-20140 affects Google Android software.
Is user interaction required for the exploitation of CVE-2024-20140?
No, user interaction is not needed for the exploitation of CVE-2024-20140.
Can CVE-2024-20140 be exploited remotely?
CVE-2024-20140 is targeted at users with System privilege, implying that exploitation occurs locally and not remotely.
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- vendor/mediatek
- canonical/mediatek mt6739
- canonical/mediatek mt6761
- canonical/mediatek mt6768
- canonical/mediatek mt6781
- canonical/mediatek mt6833
- canonical/mediatek mt6853
- canonical/mediatek mt6877
- canonical/mediatek mt6885
- canonical/mediatek mt6893
- canonical/mediatek mt8518s firmware
- canonical/mediatek mt8532