CVE-2024-20082: nr15 Buffer Overflow — Fix

Description

In Modem, there is a possible memory corruption due to a missing bounds check. This could lead to remote code execution with no additional execution privileges needed. User interaction is not needed for exploitation. Patch ID: MOLY01182594; Issue ID: MSV-1529.

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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
mediatek	nr15	All
mediatek	nr16	All
mediatek	nr17	All
mediatek	mt2735	All
mediatek	mt2737	All
mediatek	mt6833	All
mediatek	mt6835	All
mediatek	mt6835t	All
mediatek	mt6853	All
mediatek	mt6855	All
mediatek	mt6873	All
mediatek	mt6875	All
mediatek	mt6875t	All
mediatek	mt6877	All
mediatek	mt6879	All
mediatek	mt6880	All
mediatek	mt6883	All
mediatek	mt6885	All
mediatek	mt6886	All
mediatek	mt6889	All
mediatek	mt6890	All
mediatek	mt6891	All
mediatek	mt6893	All
mediatek	mt6895	All
mediatek	mt6895tt	All
mediatek	mt6896	All
mediatek	mt6897	All
mediatek	mt6980	All
mediatek	mt6980d	All
mediatek	mt6983	All
mediatek	mt6985	All
mediatek	mt6989	All
mediatek	mt6990	All
mediatek	mt8797	All

References

Advisories & Patches

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2024-20082? +

In Modem, there is a possible memory corruption due to a missing bounds check. This could lead to remote code execution with no additional execution privileges needed. User interaction is not needed for exploitation. Patch ID: MOLY01182594; Issue ID: MSV-1529. It has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 9.8 (CRITICAL).

How severe is CVE-2024-20082? +

CVE-2024-20082 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-2024-20082? +

CVE-2024-20082 affects products from mediatek, specifically: mt2735, mt2737, mt6833, mt6835, mt6835t, mt6853, mt6855, mt6873, mt6875, mt6875t, mt6877, mt6879, mt6880, mt6883, mt6885, mt6886, mt6889, mt6890, mt6891, mt6893, mt6895, mt6895tt, mt6896, mt6897, mt6980, mt6980d, mt6983, mt6985, mt6989, mt6990, mt8797, nr15, nr16, nr17. Check the affected products table above for specific version ranges.

How do I check if I'm vulnerable to CVE-2024-20082? +

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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