CVE-2024-20055: yocto Out-of-bounds Read — Fix

Description

In imgsys, there is a possible information disclosure due to a missing bounds check. This could lead to local information disclosure with System execution privileges needed. User interaction is needed for exploitation Patch ID: ALPS08518692; Issue ID: MSV-1012.

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CVSS v3.1 Score

6.3

MEDIUM

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

Weakness Type (CWE)

CWE-125 Out-of-bounds Read

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions
linuxfoundation	yocto	All
mediatek	iot_yocto	All
google	android	All
google	android	All
mediatek	mt2713	All
mediatek	mt8168	All
mediatek	mt8173	All
mediatek	mt8175	All
mediatek	mt8188	All
mediatek	mt8195	All
mediatek	mt8365	All
mediatek	mt8370	All
mediatek	mt8390	All
mediatek	mt8395	All
mediatek	mt8673	All
mediatek	mt8696	All
mediatek	mt8781	All
mediatek	mt8795t	All
mediatek	mt8798	All
mediatek	mt8871	All

References

Advisories & Patches

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2024-20055? +

In imgsys, there is a possible information disclosure due to a missing bounds check. This could lead to local information disclosure with System execution privileges needed. User interaction is needed for exploitation Patch ID: ALPS08518692; Issue ID: MSV-1012. It has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 6.3 (MEDIUM).

How severe is CVE-2024-20055? +

CVE-2024-20055 has a CVSS v3.1 score of 6.3 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-2024-20055? +

CVE-2024-20055 affects products from google, linuxfoundation, mediatek, specifically: android, iot_yocto, mt2713, mt8168, mt8173, mt8175, mt8188, mt8195, mt8365, mt8370, mt8390, mt8395, mt8673, mt8696, mt8781, mt8795t, mt8798, mt8871, yocto. Check the affected products table above for specific version ranges.

How do I check if I'm vulnerable to CVE-2024-20055? +

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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