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MEDIUM · 6.7

CVE-2024-20140

In power, there is a possible out of bounds write due to a missing bounds check. This could lead to local escalation of privilege if a malicious actor has already obtained the System privilege. User i...

Vulnerability Description

In power, there is a possible out of bounds write due to a missing bounds check. This could lead to local escalation of privilege if a malicious actor has already obtained the System privilege. User interaction is not needed for exploitation. Patch ID: ALPS09270402; Issue ID: MSV-2020.

CVSS Score

6.7

MEDIUM

CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Attack Vector
LOCAL
Attack Complexity
LOW
Privileges Required
HIGH
User Interaction
NONE
Scope
UNCHANGED
Confidentiality
HIGH
Integrity
HIGH
Availability
HIGH

Affected Products

VendorProductVersions
LinuxfoundationYocto3.3
GoogleAndroid12.0
MediatekMt6739-
MediatekMt6761-
MediatekMt6768-
MediatekMt6781-
MediatekMt6833-
MediatekMt6853-
MediatekMt6877-
MediatekMt6885-
MediatekMt6893-
MediatekMt8518S-
MediatekMt8532-

Related Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-787

References

FAQ

What is CVE-2024-20140?

CVE-2024-20140 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 6.7 (MEDIUM). In power, there is a possible out of bounds write due to a missing bounds check. This could lead to local escalation of privilege if a malicious actor has already obtained the System privilege. User i...

How severe is CVE-2024-20140?

CVE-2024-20140 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 6.7/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.

Is there a patch for CVE-2024-20140?

Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Linuxfoundation Yocto, Google Android, Mediatek Mt6739, Mediatek Mt6761, Mediatek Mt6768.