CVE-2024-20017
CVE-2024-20017 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Mediatek Software Development Kit with a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.8. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score of 46% places it in the 99th percentile, indicating an elevated likelihood of exploitation. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-20.
Key facts
- Severity: Critical (CVSS 3.x base score 9.8)
- EPSS exploit prediction: 46% (99th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2024-17732
- Weakness: CWE-20
- Affected product: Mediatek Software Development Kit
- Published:
- Last modified:
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.
Frequently asked questions
- What is 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.
- How severe is CVE-2024-20017?
- CVE-2024-20017 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.8, rated critical severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
- Is CVE-2024-20017 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 46% (99th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2024-20017?
- CVE-2024-20017 primarily affects Mediatek Software Development Kit. In total, 3 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2024-20017?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its critical severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
- Does CVE-2024-20017 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?
- Yes. CVE-2024-20017 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-17732.
- When was CVE-2024-20017 published?
- CVE-2024-20017 was published on 2024-03-04 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
- https://corp.mediatek.com/product-security-bulletin/March-2024
- https://blog.coffinsec.com/0day/2024/08/30/exploiting-CVE-2024-20017-four-different-ways.html
- 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/
- https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=41605680
Affected products (3)
- cpe:2.3:a:mediatek:software_development_kit:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:openwrt:openwrt:19.07.0:-:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:openwrt:openwrt:21.02.0:-:*:*:*:*:*:*
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