CVE-2024-20036: mt6835 Access Control Flaw — Fix

Description

In vdec, there is a possible permission bypass due to a permissions bypass. This could lead to local information disclosure with System execution privileges needed. User interaction is not needed for exploitation. Patch ID: ALPS08509508; Issue ID: ALPS08509508.

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CVSS v3.1 Score

4.4

MEDIUM

CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N

Weakness Type (CWE)

CWE-284 CWE-284

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions
google	android	All
google	android	All
google	android	All
mediatek	mt6835	All
mediatek	mt6855	All
mediatek	mt6879	All
mediatek	mt6886	All
mediatek	mt6895	All
mediatek	mt6983	All
mediatek	mt6985	All
mediatek	mt8792	All
mediatek	mt8796	All
mediatek	mt8798	All

References

Advisories & Patches

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2024-20036? +

In vdec, there is a possible permission bypass due to a permissions bypass. This could lead to local information disclosure with System execution privileges needed. User interaction is not needed for exploitation. Patch ID: ALPS08509508; Issue ID: ALPS08509508. It has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 4.4 (MEDIUM).

How severe is CVE-2024-20036? +

CVE-2024-20036 has a CVSS v3.1 score of 4.4 out of 10, rated MEDIUM. This is a medium-severity vulnerability that should be remediated as part of regular maintenance.

What products are affected by CVE-2024-20036? +

CVE-2024-20036 affects products from google, mediatek, specifically: android, mt6835, mt6855, mt6879, mt6886, mt6895, mt6983, mt6985, mt8792, mt8796, mt8798. Check the affected products table above for specific version ranges.

How do I check if I'm vulnerable to CVE-2024-20036? +

You can use Secably's free Website Scanner to check your website for known vulnerabilities. For infrastructure scanning, use the Port Scanner to identify exposed services that may be affected. Check the vendor advisories linked above for specific patch and version information.

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