Buffer overflow in Google Android
CVE-2024-20016
In ged, there is a possible out of bounds write due to an integer overflow. This could lead to local denial of service with System execution privileges needed. User interaction is not needed for exploitation Patch ID: ALPS07835901; Issue ID: ALPS07835901.
Vulnerability class: Integer Overflow
EPSS: 0.001 (1.3th percentile) — read the EPSS interpretation.
CVSS v3 metric
CVSS v3 base score 4.4 (Medium). Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H.
Affected products
Weakness classification (CWE)
Public proof-of-concept exploits
References
- security@mediatek.com (Vendor Advisory)
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2024-20016?
- CVE-2024-20016 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Google Android, classified under Integer Overflow or Wraparound. CVSS score: 4.4/10. Published 2024-02-05.
- How severe is CVE-2024-20016?
- Medium severity. CVSS v3 base score is 4.4 out of 10.
- Is CVE-2024-20016 known to be exploited?
- 1 public proof-of-concept repositories are indexed. Not currently listed in the CISA KEV catalog.