CVE-2024-20079: MediaTek MT6761, MT6765, MT6768, MT6781, MT6785, MT6789, MT6833, MT6853, MT6853T, MT6855, MT6873, MT6875, MT6877, MT6879, MT6883, MT6885, MT6886, MT6889, MT6891, MT6893, MT6895, MT6983, MT6985, MT6989, MT8666, MT8667, MT8673, MT8676, MT8678 · Out-of-bounds Write
Affects MediaTek MT6761, MT6765, MT6768, MT6781, MT6785, MT6789, MT6833, MT6853, MT6853T, MT6855, MT6873, MT6875, MT6877, MT6879, MT6883, MT6885, MT6886, MT6889, MT6891, MT6893, MT6895, MT6983, MT6985, MT6989, MT8666, MT8667, MT8673, MT8676, MT8678Source CVE Database V5
Not known to be exploited · CVSS 9.8 Critical.
Data as of 26 Oct 2026, 17:16 UTC
- EPSS
- 0.1% chance of exploitation in 30 days – higher than 6% of CVEsExploit Prediction Scoring System: the likelihood attackers will use this flaw soon.
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:HExploitation evidence
Disclosed: evidence found.
CVE published 1 Jul 2024
Detectable: no evidence on record.
No public nuclei template indexed
Weaponised: no evidence on record.
No public exploit code indexed in Metasploit or Exploit-DB
Exploited in the wildExploited: no evidence on record.
Not in CISA KEV and no source reports exploitation
Observed by OffSeq MirageSeen by Mirage: no evidence on record.
No attack traffic recorded by OffSeq Mirage sensors
A missing step is not evidence of safety. Sources: cve.org (opens in a new tab), the Metasploit, Exploit-DB and nuclei-templates index as of 26 Oct 2026.
What to do
Affected software
| Product | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| MediaTek, Inc. MT6761, MT6765, MT6768, MT6781, MT6785, MT6789, MT6833, MT6853, MT6853T, MT6855, MT6873, MT6875, MT6877, MT6879, MT6883, MT6885, MT6886, MT6889, MT6891, MT6893, MT6895, MT6983, MT6985, MT6989, MT8666, MT8667, MT8673, MT8676, MT8678 | Affected
| Fixed in– |
AI-suggested
Organizations and users should prioritize applying official security patches from device manufacturers or MediaTek as soon as they become available. Since no direct patch links are provided, monitoring vendor advisories and Android security bulletins is essential. Until patches are deployed, restricting local access to devices and limiting installation of untrusted applications can reduce exploitation risk. Employing mobile device management (MDM) solutions to enforce security policies and monitor device behavior can help detect suspicious activities. Developers should audit GNSS-related input handling in custom firmware or software layers to ensure proper bounds checking. Additionally, users should avoid rooting devices or installing unauthorized software that could facilitate local exploitation. Network segmentation and endpoint protection can limit the impact if a device is compromised. Regular backups and incident response plans should be in place to recover from potential breaches.
Description
In gnss service, there is a possible out of bounds write due to improper input validation. This could lead to local escalation of privilege with System execution privileges needed. User interaction is not needed for exploitation. Patch ID: ALPS08044040; Issue ID: MSV-1491.