How severe is CVE-2024-20004?

CVE-2024-20004 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity none, and availability high.

Is CVE-2024-20004 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (66th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2024-20004?

CVE-2024-20004 affects Mediatek Nr15. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2024-20004?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.

Does CVE-2024-20004 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2024-20004 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-17719.

When was CVE-2024-20004 published?

CVE-2024-20004 was published on 2024-02-05 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2024-20004

CVE-2024-20004 is a high-severity vulnerability in Mediatek Nr15 with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-20.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.5)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (66th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2024-17719
Weakness: CWE-20
Affected product: Mediatek Nr15
Published: 2024-02-05
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

In Modem NL1, there is a possible system crash due to an improper input validation. This could lead to remote denial of service, if NW sent invalid NR RRC Connection Setup message, with no additional execution privileges needed. User interaction is not needed for exploitation. Patch ID: MOLY01191612; Issue ID: MOLY01195812 (MSV-985).

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2024-20004?: In Modem NL1, there is a possible system crash due to an improper input validation. This could lead to remote denial of service, if NW sent invalid NR RRC Connection Setup message, with no additional execution privileges needed. User interaction is not needed for exploitation. Patch ID: MOLY01191612; Issue ID: MOLY01195812 (MSV-985).
How severe is CVE-2024-20004?: CVE-2024-20004 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity none, and availability high.
Is CVE-2024-20004 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (66th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2024-20004?: CVE-2024-20004 affects Mediatek Nr15. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2024-20004?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
Does CVE-2024-20004 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2024-20004 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-17719.
When was CVE-2024-20004 published?: CVE-2024-20004 was published on 2024-02-05 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

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

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:o:mediatek:nr15:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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