In wlan service, there is a possible out of bounds write due to improper input validation.
CVE-2024-20017 is a critical-severity improper input validation vulnerability in MT6890, MT7915, MT7916, MT7981, MT7986 from MediaTek, with a CVSS 3.1 base score of 9.8 out of 10. It can be exploited remotely over the network by an unauthenticated attacker, without any action from a user. There is no confirmed exploitation so far. EPSS estimates a 46.6% chance of exploitation within 30 days, which is in the top 1.16% of all scored CVEs.
Critical severity: a successful attack would have severe impact.
What to do
- Check which version of MT6890, MT7915, MT7916, MT7981, MT7986 you run against the affected versions below, and install the vendor's latest release.
- Read the advisory on corp.mediatek.com for workarounds and exact fixed builds.
- Until you can update, restrict network access to the affected service so it is not reachable from untrusted networks.
Affected products and versions
| Vendor | Product | Affected versions | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|---|
| MediaTek | MT6890, MT7915, MT7916, MT7981, MT7986 | Not specified in the record | Not stated |
| MediaTek | mt6890 | all versions | Not stated |
| MediaTek | mt7915 | all versions | Not stated |
| MediaTek | mt7916 | all versions | Not stated |
| MediaTek | mt7981 | all versions | Not stated |
| MediaTek | mt7986 | all versions | Not stated |
| MediaTek | Software Development Kit | 7.4.0.1 and earlier; 7.6.7.0 and earlier | Not stated |
| OpenWrt | Openwrt | 19.07.0; 21.02.0 | Not stated |
Version data comes from the organisation that assigned the CVE. Confirm against the vendor advisory before deciding you are unaffected.
How the severity score breaks down
- Attack vector
- NetworkCan be exploited remotely over a network, including the internet.
- Attack complexity
- LowNo special conditions are needed; the attack works reliably.
- Privileges required
- NoneNo account or login is needed.
- User interaction
- NoneNo action by a victim is required.
- Scope
- UnchangedImpact stays within the vulnerable component.
- Confidentiality
- HighAll data handled by the component can be read.
- Integrity
- HighData or code can be modified at will.
- Availability
- HighThe component can be taken down completely.
Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H. Scored by CISA (ADP).
Official 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.
Source: the CVE record as published by its numbering authority, via NVD and CVE.org.
The underlying weakness: Improper Input Validation
The product receives input or data, but it does not validate or incorrectly validates that the input has the properties that are required to process the data safely and correctly.
How developers prevent this class of flaw
- Consider using language-theoretic security (LangSec) techniques that characterize inputs using a formal language and build recognizers for that language. This effectively requires parsing to be a distinct layer that effectively enforces a boundary between raw input and internal data representations, instead of allowing parser code to be scattered throughout the program, where it could be subject to errors or inconsistencies that create weaknesses.
- Use an input validation framework such as Struts or the OWASP ESAPI Validation API. Note that using a framework does not automatically address all input validation problems; be mindful of weaknesses that could arise from misusing the framework itself (CWE-1173).
- Understand all the potential areas where untrusted inputs can enter the product, including but not limited to: parameters or arguments, cookies, anything read from the network, environment variables, reverse DNS lookups, query results, request headers, URL components, e-mail, files, filenames, databases, and any external systems that provide data to the application. Remember that such inputs may be obtained indirectly through API calls.
Timeline
- CVE record published.
- CISA published its SSVC assessment (exploitation: poc, automatable: yes, technical impact: total).
- Record last changed materially (score, affected products, status or references).
References
Third-party and government advisories
- news.ycombinator.com/item?id=41605680Third Party Advisory
Technical write-ups (may include proof of concept)
- blog.coffinsec.com/0day/2024/08/30/exploiting-CVE-2024-20017-four-different-ways.htmlExploit, Technical Description, Third Party Advisory
- blog.sonicwall.com/en-us/2024/09/critical-exploit-in-mediatek-wi-fi-chipsets-zero-click-vulnerability-cve-202…Exploit, Third Party Advisory
Other vulnerabilities in MT6890, MT7915, MT7916, MT7981, MT7986
- 8.8 High severity
- 8.8 High severity
- 8.8 High severity
- 8.8 High severity
- 9.8 Critical severity
Recent Improper Input Validation vulnerabilities
- 7.2 High severity
- 7.5 High severity
- 9.1 Critical severity
- 7.1 High severity
- 7.5 High severity
- 8.8 High severity
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