Possible Out of Bounds Write in Alac Decoder Could Lead to Remote Escalation of Privilege
CVE-2024-20009

8.8HIGH

Key Information:

Vendor

MediaTek
Status
Mt6580, Mt6739, Mt6761, Mt6762, Mt6765, Mt6779, Mt6785, Mt6789, Mt6833, Mt6835, Mt6853, Mt6853t, Mt6855, Mt6873, Mt6877, Mt6879, Mt6883, Mt6885, Mt6886, Mt6889, Mt6895, Mt6983, Mt6985, Mt8163, Mt8167, Mt8167s, Mt8168, Mt8173, Mt8175, Mt8176, Mt8185, Mt8188, Mt8188t
Vendor
CVE Published:
5 February 2024

What is CVE-2024-20009?

The MediaTek ALAC decoder has a vulnerability characterized by a possible out of bounds write resulting from inadequate error handling mechanisms. This security issue introduces a risk of remote escalation of privilege, allowing attackers to exploit the vulnerability without requiring any additional execution privileges. User interaction is necessary for the successful exploitation of this flaw, highlighting the importance of awareness and vigilance among users. The identified patch for this issue is ALPS08441150, which addresses the associated risks and enhances the security posture of affected products.

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Affected Version(s)

MT6580, MT6739, MT6761, MT6762, MT6765, MT6779, MT6785, MT6789, MT6833, MT6835, MT6853, MT6853T, MT6855, MT6873, MT6877, MT6879, MT6883, MT6885, MT6886, MT6889, MT6895, MT6983, MT6985, MT8163, MT8167, MT8167S, MT8168, MT8173, MT8175, MT8176, MT8185, MT8188, MT8188T Android 12.0, 13.0, 14.0

References

https://corp.mediatek.com/product-security-bulletin/Febru...

CVSS V3.1

Score:
8.8
Severity:
HIGH
Confidentiality:
High
Integrity:
High
Availability:
High
Attack Vector:
Network
Attack Complexity:
Low
Privileges Required:
None
User Interaction:
Required
Scope:
Unchanged

Timeline

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

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