CVE-2024-20017

Name: CVE-2024-20017
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2024-03-04T03:15:06.97+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

CRITICALCVSS 9.8/10EPSS 46.33%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2024-20017 is a critical-severity vulnerability rated 9.8/10 on the CVSS scale. In wlan service, there is a possible out of bounds write due to improper input validation. This could lead to remote code execution with no additional execution privileges needed. EPSS estimates a 46.33% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

In wlan service, there is a possible out of bounds write due to improper input validation. This could lead to remote code execution with no additional execution privileges needed. User interaction is not needed for exploitation Patch ID: WCNCR00350938; Issue ID: MSV-1132.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

9.8/10

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

EPSS Probability

46.33%

98.7th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Mediatek	Software Development Kit	<= 7.4.0.1
Mediatek	Software Development Kit	<= 7.6.7.0
Openwrt	Openwrt	19.07.0
Openwrt	Openwrt	21.02.0

References

https://corp.mediatek.com/product-security-bulletin/March-2024Vendor Advisory
https://blog.coffinsec.com/0day/2024/08/30/exploiting-CVE-2024-20017-four-different-ways.htmlExploit, Technical Description, Third Party Advisory
https://blog.sonicwall.com/en-us/2024/09/critical-exploit-in-mediatek-wi-fi-chipsets-zero-click-vulnerability-cve-2024-20017-threatens-routers-and-smartphones/Exploit, Third Party Advisory
https://corp.mediatek.com/product-security-bulletin/March-2024Vendor Advisory
https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=41605680Third Party Advisory

Timeline

Published: Mar 4, 2024
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Analyzed

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2024-20017?

How severe is CVE-2024-20017?

CVE-2024-20017 has a CVSS score of 9.8/10 (CRITICAL severity). The EPSS model estimates a 46.33% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2024-20017?

Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

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Source: NVD / NIST