CVE-2024-20148

Name: CVE-2024-20148
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2025-01-06T04:15:07.077+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

CRITICALCVSS 9.8/10EPSS 0.25%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2024-20148 is a critical-severity vulnerability rated 9.8/10 on the CVSS scale. In wlan STA FW, there is a possible out of bounds write due to improper input validation. This could lead to remote (proximal/adjacent) code execution with no additional execution privileges needed. EPSS estimates a 0.25% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

In wlan STA FW, there is a possible out of bounds write due to improper input validation. This could lead to remote (proximal/adjacent) code execution with no additional execution privileges needed. User interaction is not needed for exploitation. Patch ID: WCNCR00389045 / ALPS09136494; Issue ID: MSV-1796.

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

0.25%

16.7th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Linuxfoundation	Yocto	3.3
Linuxfoundation	Yocto	4.0
Linuxfoundation	Yocto	5.0
Mediatek	Software Development Kit	<= 2.4
Google	Android	13.0
Google	Android	14.0
Google	Android	15.0

References

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

Timeline

Published: Jan 6, 2025
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Analyzed

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2024-20148?

How severe is CVE-2024-20148?

CVE-2024-20148 has a CVSS score of 9.8/10 (CRITICAL severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.25% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2024-20148?

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