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CVE-2024-20082

Mediatek Nr15 remote code execution

9.8 CRITICALEPSS 1.36%
  1. Published14 Aug 2024

Description

In Modem, there is a possible memory corruption due to a missing bounds check. This could lead to remote code execution with no additional execution privileges needed. User interaction is not needed for exploitation. Patch ID: MOLY01182594; Issue ID: MSV-1529.

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 Nr15all versions
Mediatek Nr16all versions
Mediatek Nr17all versions

Remediation

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

Frequently asked

Is CVE-2024-20082 being actively exploited?

CVE-2024-20082 is not in the CISA KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit probability is 1.36%.

How severe is CVE-2024-20082?

CVE-2024-20082 has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 9.8, rated critical. EPSS estimates a 1.36% probability of exploitation.

Which products are affected by CVE-2024-20082?

Affected products include Mediatek Nr15, Mediatek Nr16, Mediatek Nr17.

How do I fix CVE-2024-20082?

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

How Secuno handles this

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