How severe is CVE-2024-20073?

CVE-2024-20073 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.6, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with high attack complexity, requires high privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2024-20073 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (35th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2024-20073?

CVE-2024-20073 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-2024-20073?

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

Does CVE-2024-20073 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2024-20073 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-17788.

When was CVE-2024-20073 published?

CVE-2024-20073 was published on 2024-06-03 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2024-20073

CVE-2024-20073 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Mediatek Software Development Kit with a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.6. 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-787.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 6.6)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (35th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2024-17788
Weakness: CWE-787
Affected product: Mediatek Software Development Kit
Published: 2024-06-03
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

In wlan service, there is a possible out of bounds write due to improper input validation. This could lead to local escalation of privilege with System execution privileges needed. User interaction is not needed for exploitation. Patch ID: WCNCR00367704; Issue ID: MSV-1411.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2024-20073?: In wlan service, there is a possible out of bounds write due to improper input validation. This could lead to local escalation of privilege with System execution privileges needed. User interaction is not needed for exploitation. Patch ID: WCNCR00367704; Issue ID: MSV-1411.
How severe is CVE-2024-20073?: CVE-2024-20073 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.6, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with high attack complexity, requires high privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2024-20073 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (35th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2024-20073?: CVE-2024-20073 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-2024-20073?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
Does CVE-2024-20073 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2024-20073 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-17788.
When was CVE-2024-20073 published?: CVE-2024-20073 was published on 2024-06-03 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

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

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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