CVE-2024-20138

Name: CVE-2024-20138
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2024-12-02T04:15:06.133+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 7.5/10EPSS 0.28%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2024-20138 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.5/10 on the CVSS scale. In wlan driver, there is a possible out of bound read due to improper input validation. This could lead to remote information disclosure with no additional execution privileges needed. EPSS estimates a 0.28% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

In wlan driver, there is a possible out of bound read due to improper input validation. This could lead to remote information disclosure with no additional execution privileges needed. User interaction is not needed for exploitation. Patch ID: ALPS08998291; Issue ID: MSV-1604.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

7.5/10

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

EPSS Probability

0.28%

19.9th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Mediatek	Software Development Kit	<= 3.3
Google	Android	13.0
Google	Android	14.0
Google	Android	15.0

References

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

Timeline

Published: Dec 2, 2024
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Analyzed

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2024-20138?

How severe is CVE-2024-20138?

CVE-2024-20138 has a CVSS score of 7.5/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.28% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2024-20138?

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