CVE-2024-20011: mt6985 Buffer Overflow — Fix

Description

In alac decoder, there is a possible information disclosure due to an incorrect bounds check. This could lead to remote code execution with no additional execution privileges needed. User interaction is not needed for exploitation. Patch ID: ALPS08441146; Issue ID: ALPS08441146.

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CVSS v3.1 Score

9.8

CRITICAL

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Weakness Type (CWE)

CWE-119 Buffer Overflow

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions
google	android	All
google	android	All
google	android	All
mediatek	mt6985	All
mediatek	mt8127	All
mediatek	mt8135	All
mediatek	mt8167	All
mediatek	mt8167s	All
mediatek	mt8168	All
mediatek	mt8173	All
mediatek	mt8175	All
mediatek	mt8176	All
mediatek	mt8183	All
mediatek	mt8185	All
mediatek	mt8188	All
mediatek	mt8188t	All
mediatek	mt8195	All
mediatek	mt8195z	All
mediatek	mt8312c	All
mediatek	mt8312d	All

References

Advisories & Patches

https://corp.mediatek.com/product-security-bulletin/February-2024 https://corp.mediatek.com/product-security-bulletin/February-2024

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2024-20011? +

In alac decoder, there is a possible information disclosure due to an incorrect bounds check. This could lead to remote code execution with no additional execution privileges needed. User interaction is not needed for exploitation. Patch ID: ALPS08441146; Issue ID: ALPS08441146. It has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 9.8 (CRITICAL).

How severe is CVE-2024-20011? +

CVE-2024-20011 has a CVSS v3.1 score of 9.8 out of 10, rated CRITICAL. This is a critical vulnerability that should be patched immediately.

What products are affected by CVE-2024-20011? +

CVE-2024-20011 affects products from google, mediatek, specifically: android, mt6985, mt8127, mt8135, mt8167, mt8167s, mt8168, mt8173, mt8175, mt8176, mt8183, mt8185, mt8188, mt8188t, mt8195, mt8195z, mt8312c, mt8312d. Check the affected products table above for specific version ranges.

How do I check if I'm vulnerable to CVE-2024-20011? +

You can use Secably's free Website Scanner to check your website for known vulnerabilities. For infrastructure scanning, use the Port Scanner to identify exposed services that may be affected. Check the vendor advisories linked above for specific patch and version information.

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