How severe is CVE-2024-20082?

CVE-2024-20082 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-2024-20082 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (68th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2024-20082?

CVE-2024-20082 primarily affects Mediatek Nr15. In total, 3 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2024-20082?

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-2024-20082 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2024-20082 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-17797.

When was CVE-2024-20082 published?

CVE-2024-20082 was published on 2024-08-14 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2024-20082

CVE-2024-20082 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Mediatek Nr15 with a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.8. 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-119.

Key facts

Severity: Critical (CVSS 3.x base score 9.8)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (68th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2024-17797
Weakness: CWE-119
Affected product: Mediatek Nr15
Published: 2024-08-14
Last modified: 2026-06-17

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.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2024-20082?: 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.
How severe is CVE-2024-20082?: CVE-2024-20082 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-2024-20082 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (68th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2024-20082?: CVE-2024-20082 primarily affects Mediatek Nr15. In total, 3 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2024-20082?: 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-2024-20082 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2024-20082 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-17797.
When was CVE-2024-20082 published?: CVE-2024-20082 was published on 2024-08-14 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

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

Affected products (3)

cpe:2.3:o:mediatek:nr15:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:mediatek:nr16:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:mediatek:nr17:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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