Vulnerability Description
In wlan service, there is a possible out of bounds write due to improper input validation. This could lead to remote code execution with no additional execution privileges needed. User interaction is not needed for exploitation Patch ID: WCNCR00350938; Issue ID: MSV-1132.
CVSS Score
CRITICAL
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Mediatek | Software Development Kit | <= 7.4.0.1 |
| Mediatek | Mt7622 | - |
| Mediatek | Mt7915 | - |
| Mediatek | Mt7916 | - |
| Mediatek | Mt7981 | - |
| Mediatek | Mt7986 | - |
| Openwrt | Openwrt | 19.07.0 |
| Mediatek | Mt6890 | - |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- https://corp.mediatek.com/product-security-bulletin/March-2024Vendor Advisory
- https://blog.coffinsec.com/0day/2024/08/30/exploiting-CVE-2024-20017-four-differExploitTechnical DescriptionThird Party Advisory
- https://blog.sonicwall.com/en-us/2024/09/critical-exploit-in-mediatek-wi-fi-chipExploitThird Party Advisory
- https://corp.mediatek.com/product-security-bulletin/March-2024Vendor Advisory
- https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=41605680Third Party Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2024-20017?
CVE-2024-20017 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 9.8 (CRITICAL). In wlan service, there is a possible out of bounds write due to improper input validation. This could lead to remote code execution with no additional execution privileges needed. User interaction is ...
How severe is CVE-2024-20017?
CVE-2024-20017 has been rated CRITICAL with a CVSS base score of 9.8/10. This is considered a critical vulnerability requiring immediate attention.
Is there a patch for CVE-2024-20017?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Mediatek Software Development Kit, Mediatek Mt7622, Mediatek Mt7915, Mediatek Mt7916, Mediatek Mt7981.