CVE-2024-20017
CVE-2024-20017
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.
Fixes and workarounds
No remediation reported in collected sources.
Missing remediation information is not evidence that no patch exists.
Affected products and versions
| Product | Versions | Authority |
|---|---|---|
| MT6890, MT7915, MT7916, MT7981, MT7986 MediaTek, Inc. |
SDK version 7.4.0.1 and before (for MT7915) / SDK version 7.6.7.0 and before (for MT7916, MT7981 and MT7986) / OpenWrt 19.07, 21.02 (affected) | CNA: MediaTek |
| mt6890 mediatek |
≥ 0; ≤ * (affected, custom)
Other versions: unknown |
ADP: CISA-ADP |
| mt7915 mediatek |
≥ 0; ≤ * (affected, custom)
Other versions: unknown |
ADP: CISA-ADP |
| mt7916 mediatek |
≥ 0; ≤ * (affected, custom)
Other versions: unknown |
ADP: CISA-ADP |
| mt7981 mediatek |
≥ 0; ≤ * (affected, custom)
Other versions: unknown |
ADP: CISA-ADP |
| mt7986 mediatek |
≥ 0; ≤ * (affected, custom)
Other versions: unknown |
ADP: CISA-ADP |
Version ranges are source assertions. Check the vendor advisory and your installed configuration before determining exposure.
CVSS assessments
| Version / score | Vector | Authority |
|---|---|---|
| 3.1 / 9.8 critical |
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H | ADP: CISA-ADP |
Exploit evidence
No exploit evidence in collected sources. This is not proof of no exploitation.
References
- https://corp.mediatek.com/product-security-bulletin/March-2024CNA: MediaTek
- https://blog.sonicwall.com/en-us/2024/09/critical-exploit-in-mediatek-wi-fi-chipsets-zero-click-vulnerability-cve-2024-20017-threatens-routers-and-smartphones/ADP: CVE
- https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=41605680ADP: CVE
- https://blog.coffinsec.com/0day/2024/08/30/exploiting-CVE-2024-20017-four-different-ways.htmlADP: CVE
- https://corp.mediatek.com/product-security-bulletin/March-2024ADP: CVE · x_transferred
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