CVE-2024-20080

Name: CVE-2024-20080
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2024-07-01T05:15:04.43+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

CRITICALCVSS 9.8/10EPSS 0.29%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2024-20080 is a critical-severity vulnerability rated 9.8/10 on the CVSS scale. In gnss service, there is a possible escalation of privilege due to improper certificate validation. This could lead to remote escalation of privilege with no additional execution privileges needed. EPSS estimates a 0.29% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

In gnss service, there is a possible escalation of privilege due to improper certificate validation. This could lead to remote escalation of privilege with no additional execution privileges needed. User interaction is not needed for exploitation. Patch ID: ALPS08720039; Issue ID: MSV-1424.

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

0.29%

20.2th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Linuxfoundation	Yocto	2.6
Linuxfoundation	Yocto	3.3
Linuxfoundation	Yocto	4.0
Rdkcentral	Rdk-B	2022q3
Google	Android	13.0
Google	Android	14.0

References

https://corp.mediatek.com/product-security-bulletin/July-2024Vendor Advisory
https://corp.mediatek.com/product-security-bulletin/July-2024Vendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Jul 1, 2024
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Analyzed

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2024-20080?

How severe is CVE-2024-20080?

CVE-2024-20080 has a CVSS score of 9.8/10 (CRITICAL severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.29% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2024-20080?

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