CVE-2024-20116: mt6765 Out-of-bounds Read — Fix

Description

In cmdq, there is a possible out of bounds read due to a missing bounds check. This could lead to local information disclosure with System execution privileges needed. User interaction is not needed for exploitation. Patch ID: ALPS09057438; Issue ID: MSV-1696.

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CVSS v3.1 Score

4.4

MEDIUM

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

Weakness Type (CWE)

CWE-125 Out-of-bounds Read

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions
google	android	All
mediatek	mt6765	All
mediatek	mt6768	All
mediatek	mt6779	All
mediatek	mt6781	All
mediatek	mt6785	All
mediatek	mt6789	All
mediatek	mt8765	All
mediatek	mt8766	All
mediatek	mt8768	All
mediatek	mt8771	All
mediatek	mt8781	All
mediatek	mt8786	All
mediatek	mt8788	All
mediatek	mt8789	All
mediatek	mt8791t	All
mediatek	mt8795t	All
mediatek	mt8797	All
mediatek	mt8798	All

References

Advisories & Patches

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2024-20116? +

In cmdq, there is a possible out of bounds read due to a missing bounds check. This could lead to local information disclosure with System execution privileges needed. User interaction is not needed for exploitation. Patch ID: ALPS09057438; Issue ID: MSV-1696. It has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 4.4 (MEDIUM).

How severe is CVE-2024-20116? +

CVE-2024-20116 has a CVSS v3.1 score of 4.4 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-2024-20116? +

CVE-2024-20116 affects products from google, mediatek, specifically: android, mt6765, mt6768, mt6779, mt6781, mt6785, mt6789, mt8765, mt8766, mt8768, mt8771, mt8781, mt8786, mt8788, mt8789, mt8791t, mt8795t, mt8797, mt8798. Check the affected products table above for specific version ranges.

How do I check if I'm vulnerable to CVE-2024-20116? +

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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