How severe is CVE-2024-20139?

CVE-2024-20139 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.5, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over an adjacent network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity none, and availability high.

Is CVE-2024-20139 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (2nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2024-20139?

CVE-2024-20139 primarily affects Mediatek Software Development Kit. In total, 8 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2024-20139?

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

Does CVE-2024-20139 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2024-20139 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-17854.

When was CVE-2024-20139 published?

CVE-2024-20139 was published on 2024-12-02 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2024-20139

CVE-2024-20139 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Mediatek Software Development Kit with a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.5. 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-617.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 6.5)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (2nd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2024-17854
Weakness: CWE-617
Affected product: Mediatek Software Development Kit
Published: 2024-12-02
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

In Bluetooth firmware, there is a possible firmware asssert due to improper handling of exceptional conditions. This could lead to local denial of service with no additional execution privileges needed. User interaction is not needed for exploitation. Patch ID: ALPS09001270; Issue ID: MSV-1600.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2024-20139?: In Bluetooth firmware, there is a possible firmware asssert due to improper handling of exceptional conditions. This could lead to local denial of service with no additional execution privileges needed. User interaction is not needed for exploitation. Patch ID: ALPS09001270; Issue ID: MSV-1600.
How severe is CVE-2024-20139?: CVE-2024-20139 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.5, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over an adjacent network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity none, and availability high.
Is CVE-2024-20139 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (2nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2024-20139?: CVE-2024-20139 primarily affects Mediatek Software Development Kit. In total, 8 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2024-20139?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
Does CVE-2024-20139 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2024-20139 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-17854.
When was CVE-2024-20139 published?: CVE-2024-20139 was published on 2024-12-02 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

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

Affected products (8)

cpe:2.3:a:linuxfoundation:yocto:3.3:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:linuxfoundation:yocto:4.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:linuxfoundation:yocto:5.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:mediatek:software_development_kit:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:google:android:13.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:google:android:14.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:google:android:15.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:openwrt:openwrt:23.05.0:-:*:*:*:*:*:*

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