#VU98114 Out-of-bounds write in MediaTek products - CVE-2024-20101

Vulnerability identifier: #VU98114

Vulnerability risk: High

CVSSv4.0: CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:A/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Amber

CVE-ID: CVE-2024-20101

CWE-ID: CWE-787

Exploitation vector: Remote access

Exploit availability: No public exploit available

Vulnerable software:
MT3605
MT6985
MT6989
MT6990
MT7927
MT8183
MT8512
MT8676
MT8678
MT8695
MT8698
MT8755
MT8775
MT8792
MT8796

Software vendor:
MediaTek

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code.

The vulnerability exists due to improper input validation within wlan. A remote attacker can trick the victim to open a specially crafted file and execute arbitrary code.

Install security update from vendor's website.

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