How severe is CVE-2024-20089?

CVE-2024-20089 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-2024-20089 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (22nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2024-20089?

CVE-2024-20089 primarily affects Linuxfoundation Yocto. In total, 6 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2024-20089?

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-2024-20089 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2024-20089 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-17804.

When was CVE-2024-20089 published?

CVE-2024-20089 was published on 2024-09-02 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2024-20089

CVE-2024-20089 is a high-severity vulnerability in Linuxfoundation Yocto 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-754.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.5)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (22nd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2024-17804
Weakness: CWE-754
Affected product: Linuxfoundation Yocto
Published: 2024-09-02
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

In wlan, there is a possible denial of service due to incorrect error handling. This could lead to remote denial of service with no additional execution privileges needed. User interaction is not needed for exploitation. Patch ID: ALPS08861558; Issue ID: MSV-1526.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2024-20089?: In wlan, there is a possible denial of service due to incorrect error handling. This could lead to remote denial of service with no additional execution privileges needed. User interaction is not needed for exploitation. Patch ID: ALPS08861558; Issue ID: MSV-1526.
How severe is CVE-2024-20089?: CVE-2024-20089 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-2024-20089 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (22nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2024-20089?: CVE-2024-20089 primarily affects Linuxfoundation Yocto. In total, 6 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2024-20089?: 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-2024-20089 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2024-20089 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-17804.
When was CVE-2024-20089 published?: CVE-2024-20089 was published on 2024-09-02 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

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

Affected products (6)

cpe:2.3:a:linuxfoundation:yocto:2.6:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:linuxfoundation:yocto:3.3:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:linuxfoundation:yocto:4.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:rdkcentral:rdk-b:2022q3:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:google:android:13.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:google:android:14.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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