CVE-2024-20146: Input Validation

Published Jan 6, 2025
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Updated

In wlan STA driver, there is a possible out of bounds write due to improper input validation. This could lead to remote (proximal/adjacent) code execution with no additional execution privileges needed. User interaction is not needed for exploitation. Patch ID: WCNCR00389496 / ALPS09137491; Issue ID: MSV-1835.

Affected Software

35 affected components
All of the following
Any of the following
linuxfoundation Yocto=3.3
linuxfoundation Yocto=4.0
linuxfoundation Yocto=5.0
MediaTek Software Development Kit<=2.5
Google Android=13.0
Google Android=14.0
Google Android=15.0
OpenWrt OpenWrt=23.05
Any of the following
MediaTek Mt2737
MediaTek Mt3603
MediaTek Mt6835
MediaTek Mt6878
MediaTek Mt6886
MediaTek Mt6897
MediaTek Mt6990
MediaTek Mt7902
MediaTek Mt7920
MediaTek Mt7922
MediaTek Mt8365
MediaTek Mt8518s
MediaTek Mt8532
MediaTek Mt8666
MediaTek Mt8667
MediaTek Mt8673
MediaTek Mt8755
MediaTek Mt8766
MediaTek Mt8768
MediaTek Mt8775
MediaTek Mt8781
MediaTek Mt8786
MediaTek Mt8788
MediaTek Mt8796
MediaTek Mt8798
MediaTek Mt8893
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-2024-20146?

CVE-2024-20146 has a high severity rating due to the risk of remote code execution without additional privileges.

2

How do I fix CVE-2024-20146?

To fix CVE-2024-20146, apply the security patches identified as WCNCR00389496 or ALPS09137491.

3

Which software versions are affected by CVE-2024-20146?

CVE-2024-20146 affects specific versions of the Google Android operating system.

4

Does CVE-2024-20146 require user interaction for exploitation?

No, CVE-2024-20146 does not require any user interaction for exploitation.

5

What type of vulnerability is CVE-2024-20146?

CVE-2024-20146 is an out of bounds write vulnerability due to improper input validation in the wlan STA driver.

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