CVE-2024-20017

Mediatek Software Development Kit remote code execution

9.8 CRITICALEPSS 46.6%

Published4 Mar 2024

Description

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.

CVSS 3.1 breakdown

Attack vectorNetwork

Attack complexityLow

Privileges requiredNone

User interactionNone

ScopeUnchanged

ConfidentialityHigh

IntegrityHigh

AvailabilityHigh

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Affected products

Mediatek Software Development Kit≤ 7.4.0.1 · ≤ 7.6.7.0

Openwrt19.07.0 · 21.02.0

Remediation

No fixed version is recorded in the NVD data. Check the vendor advisory for the latest guidance.

Frequently asked

Is CVE-2024-20017 being actively exploited?

CVE-2024-20017 is not in the CISA KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit probability is 46.6%.

How severe is CVE-2024-20017?

CVE-2024-20017 has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 9.8, rated critical. EPSS estimates a 46.6% probability of exploitation.

Which products are affected by CVE-2024-20017?

Affected products include Mediatek Software Development Kit, Openwrt.

How do I fix CVE-2024-20017?

Apply the vendor's patch or advisory guidance, then verify no affected versions remain across your devices.

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Data from the NVD, CISA KEV catalog and FIRST EPSS. CVSS 3.1 base score shown where available.