CVE-2024-20106: mt6739 — Fix

Description

In m4u, there is a possible out of bounds write due to a missing bounds check. This could lead to local escalation of privilege with System execution privileges needed. User interaction is not needed for exploitation. Patch ID: ALPS08960505; Issue ID: MSV-1590.

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CVSS v3.1 Score

6.7

MEDIUM

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

Weakness Type (CWE)

CWE-843 CWE-843

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions
google	android	All
google	android	All
google	android	All
google	android	All
mediatek	mt6739	All
mediatek	mt6761	All
mediatek	mt6765	All
mediatek	mt6768	All
mediatek	mt6779	All
mediatek	mt6785	All
mediatek	mt6853	All
mediatek	mt6873	All
mediatek	mt6885	All
mediatek	mt8666	All
mediatek	mt8667	All
mediatek	mt8673	All
mediatek	mt8678	All

References

Advisories & Patches

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2024-20106? +

In m4u, there is a possible out of bounds write due to a missing bounds check. This could lead to local escalation of privilege with System execution privileges needed. User interaction is not needed for exploitation. Patch ID: ALPS08960505; Issue ID: MSV-1590. It has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 6.7 (MEDIUM).

How severe is CVE-2024-20106? +

CVE-2024-20106 has a CVSS v3.1 score of 6.7 out of 10, rated MEDIUM. This is a medium-severity vulnerability that should be remediated as part of regular maintenance.

What products are affected by CVE-2024-20106? +

CVE-2024-20106 affects products from google, mediatek, specifically: android, mt6739, mt6761, mt6765, mt6768, mt6779, mt6785, mt6853, mt6873, mt6885, mt8666, mt8667, mt8673, mt8678. Check the affected products table above for specific version ranges.

How do I check if I'm vulnerable to CVE-2024-20106? +

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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