CVE-2024-20142

Name: CVE-2024-20142
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2025-02-03T04:15:07.803+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

MEDIUMCVSS 6.6/10EPSS 0.10%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2024-20142 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 6.6/10 on the CVSS scale. In V5 DA, there is a possible out of bounds write due to a missing bounds check. This could lead to local escalation of privilege, if an attacker has physical access to the device, with no additional execution privileges needed. EPSS estimates a 0.10% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

In V5 DA, there is a possible out of bounds write due to a missing bounds check. This could lead to local escalation of privilege, if an attacker has physical access to the device, with no additional execution privileges needed. User interaction is needed for exploitation. Patch ID: ALPS09291406; Issue ID: MSV-2070.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

6.6/10

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

EPSS Probability

0.10%

1.2th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Google	Android	12.0
Google	Android	13.0
Google	Android	14.0
Google	Android	15.0

References

https://corp.mediatek.com/product-security-bulletin/February-2025Vendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Feb 3, 2025
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2024-20142?

How severe is CVE-2024-20142?

CVE-2024-20142 has a CVSS score of 6.6/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.10% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2024-20142?

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