CVE-2024-20144: Medium severity linuxfoundation Yocto vulnerability

Published Jan 6, 2025
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Updated

In V6 DA, there is a possible out of bounds write due to a missing bounds check. This could lead to local escalation of privilege, if an attacker has physical access to the device, with no additional execution privileges needed. User interaction is needed for exploitation. Patch ID: ALPS09167056; Issue ID: MSV-2041.

Affected Software

42 affected components
All of the following
Any of the following
linuxfoundation Yocto=4.0
Rdkcentral Rdk-b=2022q3
Rdkcentral Rdk-b=2024q1
Google Android=13.0
Google Android=14.0
Google Android=15.0
OpenWrt OpenWrt=19.07.0
OpenWrt OpenWrt=21.02.0
OpenWrt OpenWrt=23.05
Any of the following
MediaTek Mt2737
MediaTek Mt6739
MediaTek Mt6761
MediaTek Mt6765
MediaTek Mt6768
MediaTek Mt6771
MediaTek Mt6779
MediaTek Mt6781
MediaTek Mt6785
MediaTek Mt6789
MediaTek Mt6833
MediaTek Mt6835
MediaTek Mt6853
MediaTek Mt6855
MediaTek Mt6873
MediaTek Mt6877
MediaTek Mt6878
MediaTek Mt6879
MediaTek Mt6880
MediaTek Mt6885
MediaTek Mt6886
MediaTek Mt6890
MediaTek Mt6893
MediaTek Mt6895
MediaTek Mt6897
MediaTek Mt6980
MediaTek Mt6985
MediaTek Mt6989
MediaTek Mt6990
MediaTek Mt8370
MediaTek Mt8390
MediaTek Mt8676
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
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2024-20144?

The severity of CVE-2024-20144 is high due to the potential for local escalation of privilege if an attacker has physical access to the affected device.

2

How do I fix CVE-2024-20144?

To fix CVE-2024-20144, ensure that you apply the patch with ID ALPS09167056 provided by your device manufacturer.

3

What platforms are affected by CVE-2024-20144?

CVE-2024-20144 affects devices running Google Android operating systems.

4

Is user interaction required to exploit CVE-2024-20144?

Yes, user interaction is needed for the exploitation of CVE-2024-20144.

5

Can CVE-2024-20144 lead to remote attacks?

No, CVE-2024-20144 requires physical access to the device to exploit the vulnerability.

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