How severe is CVE-2024-20137?

CVE-2024-20137 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-2024-20137 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (65th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2024-20137?

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-2024-20137 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2024-20137 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-17852.

When was CVE-2024-20137 published?

CVE-2024-20137 was published on 2024-12-02 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2024-20137

CVE-2024-20137 is a high-severity vulnerability 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-248.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.5)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (65th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2024-17852
Weakness: CWE-248
Published: 2024-12-02
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

In wlan driver, there is a possible client disconnection due to improper handling of exceptional conditions. This could lead to remote denial of service with no additional execution privileges needed. User interaction is not needed for exploitation. Patch ID: WCNCR00384543; Issue ID: MSV-1727.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2024-20137?: In wlan driver, there is a possible client disconnection due to improper handling of exceptional conditions. This could lead to remote denial of service with no additional execution privileges needed. User interaction is not needed for exploitation. Patch ID: WCNCR00384543; Issue ID: MSV-1727.
How severe is CVE-2024-20137?: CVE-2024-20137 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-2024-20137 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (65th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2024-20137?: 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-2024-20137 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2024-20137 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-17852.
When was CVE-2024-20137 published?: CVE-2024-20137 was published on 2024-12-02 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

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

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