CVE-2024-20140: Medium severity linuxfoundation Yocto vulnerability
Published Jan 6, 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.
Affected Software
19 affected components
All of the following
Any of the following
linuxfoundation Yocto=3.3
linuxfoundation Yocto=4.0
linuxfoundation Yocto=5.0
Google Android=12.0
Google Android=13.0
Google Android=14.0
Google Android=15.0
Any of the following
MediaTek Mt6739
MediaTek Mt6761
MediaTek Mt6768
MediaTek Mt6781
MediaTek Mt6833
MediaTek Mt6853
MediaTek Mt6877
MediaTek Mt6885
MediaTek Mt6893
MediaTek Mt8518s
MediaTek Mt8532
Google Android
Event History
Jan 6, 2025
CVE Published
via Android·12:00 AM
Data Sourced
via Android·12:00 AM
SeverityAffected Software
CVE Published
via MITRE·03:17 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·03:17 AM
DescriptionWeakness
Frequently Asked Questions
1
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.
2
How do I fix CVE-2024-20140?
To fix CVE-2024-20140, apply the patch with ID ALPS09270402 as recommended by the vendor.
3
What software is affected by CVE-2024-20140?
CVE-2024-20140 affects Google Android software.
4
Is user interaction required for the exploitation of CVE-2024-20140?
No, user interaction is not needed for the exploitation of CVE-2024-20140.
5
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.