How severe is CVE-2024-20055?

CVE-2024-20055 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.3, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over local access with high attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability none.

Is CVE-2024-20055 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (1st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2024-20055?

CVE-2024-20055 primarily affects Mediatek Iot Yocto. In total, 4 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2024-20055?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.

Does CVE-2024-20055 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2024-20055 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-17770.

When was CVE-2024-20055 published?

CVE-2024-20055 was published on 2024-04-01 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2024-20055

CVE-2024-20055 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Mediatek Iot Yocto with a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.3. 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-125.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 6.3)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (1st percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2024-17770
Weakness: CWE-125
Affected product: Mediatek Iot Yocto
Published: 2024-04-01
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

In imgsys, there is a possible information disclosure due to a missing bounds check. This could lead to local information disclosure with System execution privileges needed. User interaction is needed for exploitation Patch ID: ALPS08518692; Issue ID: MSV-1012.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2024-20055?: In imgsys, there is a possible information disclosure due to a missing bounds check. This could lead to local information disclosure with System execution privileges needed. User interaction is needed for exploitation Patch ID: ALPS08518692; Issue ID: MSV-1012.
How severe is CVE-2024-20055?: CVE-2024-20055 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.3, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over local access with high attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability none.
Is CVE-2024-20055 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (1st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2024-20055?: CVE-2024-20055 primarily affects Mediatek Iot Yocto. In total, 4 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2024-20055?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
Does CVE-2024-20055 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2024-20055 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-17770.
When was CVE-2024-20055 published?: CVE-2024-20055 was published on 2024-04-01 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

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

Affected products (4)

cpe:2.3:a:linuxfoundation:yocto:4.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:mediatek:iot_yocto:23.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:google:android:12.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:google:android:13.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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