CVE-2024-20151: Medium severity mediatek nr16 vulnerability
Published Jan 6, 2025
·Updated
In Modem, there is a possible out of bounds write due to an incorrect 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: MOLY01399339; Issue ID: MSV-1928.
Affected Software
33 affected components
All of the following
Any of the following
MediaTek Nr16
MediaTek Nr17
Any of the following
MediaTek Mt2737
MediaTek Mt2739
MediaTek Mt6789
MediaTek Mt6813
MediaTek Mt6815
MediaTek Mt6835
MediaTek Mt6835t
MediaTek Mt6855
MediaTek Mt6878
MediaTek Mt6878t
MediaTek Mt6879
MediaTek Mt6886
MediaTek Mt6895
MediaTek Mt6895t
MediaTek Mt6896
MediaTek Mt6897
MediaTek Mt6899
MediaTek Mt6980
MediaTek Mt6980d
MediaTek Mt6983
MediaTek Mt6985
MediaTek Mt6986
MediaTek Mt6986d
MediaTek Mt6988
MediaTek Mt6989
MediaTek Mt6990
MediaTek Mt6991
MediaTek Mt8676
MediaTek Mt8678
MediaTek Mt8798
MediaTek Mt8863
Event History
Jan 6, 2025
CVE Published
via MITRE·03:17 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·03:17 AM
DescriptionWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·04:15 AM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
Frequently Asked Questions
1
What is the severity of CVE-2024-20151?
CVE-2024-20151 has a severity rating that indicates a possible out of bounds write leading to local escalation of privilege.
2
How do I fix CVE-2024-20151?
To fix CVE-2024-20151, apply the available patch identified as MOLY01399339.
3
Which devices are affected by CVE-2024-20151?
CVE-2024-20151 affects specific MediaTek modem models, including NR16 and NR17.
4
Does CVE-2024-20151 require user interaction for exploitation?
No, CVE-2024-20151 does not require user interaction for exploitation.
5
Can CVE-2024-20151 allow a malicious actor to gain elevated privileges?
Yes, CVE-2024-20151 can allow a malicious actor with System privileges to escalate their privileges further.