Improper input validation in MediaTek products - CVE-2024-20017

 

Improper input validation in MediaTek products - CVE-2024-20017

Published: March 4, 2024 / Updated: August 30, 2024


Vulnerability identifier: #VU86961
CSH Severity: Low
CVSS v4: 8.5 [CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N]
CVE-ID: CVE-2024-20017
CWE-ID: CWE-20
Exploitation vector: Local access
Exploit availability: Public exploit is available

Vulnerability details

The vulnerability allows a local application to execute arbitrary code.

The vulnerability exists due to improper input validation within wlan service. A local application can execute arbitrary code.


Affected software

MT6890
MT7915
MT7916
MT7981
MT7986

How to mitigate CVE-2024-20017

Install security update from vendor's website.


Links to Public Exploits and PoC-codes

External References

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