CVE-2024-20146: MediaTek MT2737, MT3603, MT6835, MT6878, MT6886, MT6897, MT6990, MT7902, MT7920, MT7922, MT8365, MT8518S, MT8532, MT8666, MT8667, MT8673, MT8755, MT8766, MT8768, MT8775, MT8781, MT8786, MT8788, MT8796, MT8798, MT8893 · Out-of-bounds Write
Affects MediaTek MT2737, MT3603, MT6835, MT6878, MT6886, MT6897, MT6990, MT7902, MT7920, MT7922, MT8365, MT8518S, MT8532, MT8666, MT8667, MT8673, MT8755, MT8766, MT8768, MT8775, MT8781, MT8786, MT8788, MT8796, MT8798, MT8893Source CVE Database V5
Not known to be exploited · CVSS 8.1 High : upgrade to 23.05 soon.
Data as of 26 Oct 2026, 12:29 UTC
- EPSS
- 0.1% chance of exploitation in 30 days – higher than 2% of CVEsExploit Prediction Scoring System: the likelihood attackers will use this flaw soon.
- Patch
- Available – fixed in 23.05
CVSS:3.1/AV:A/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:H/A:HExploitation evidence
Disclosed: evidence found.
CVE published 6 Jan 2025
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
Upgrade MediaTek MT2737, MT3603, MT6835, MT6878, MT6886, MT6897, MT6990, MT7902, MT7920, MT7922, MT8365, MT8518S, MT8532, MT8666, MT8667, MT8673, MT8755, MT8766, MT8768, MT8775, MT8781, MT8786, MT8788, MT8796, MT8798, MT8893 to 23.05.
Affected software
| Product | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| MediaTek, Inc. MT2737, MT3603, MT6835, MT6878, MT6886, MT6897, MT6990, MT7902, MT7920, MT7922, MT8365, MT8518S, MT8532, MT8666, MT8667, MT8673, MT8755, MT8766, MT8768, MT8775, MT8781, MT8786, MT8788, MT8796, MT8798, MT8893 | Affected
| Fixed in
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AI-suggested
- Apply official patches from MediaTek and device manufacturers immediately once available to remediate the vulnerability.
- Update affected devices to the latest Android versions or embedded Linux distributions that include the fix.
- Implement network segmentation and wireless access controls to limit exposure to untrusted wireless networks and reduce the attack surface.
- Employ wireless intrusion detection/prevention systems (WIDS/WIPS) to monitor and block suspicious wireless activity near critical assets.
- Disable or restrict WLAN interfaces on devices where wireless connectivity is not essential.
- For IoT and embedded devices, enforce strict firmware update policies and verify vendor updates promptly.
- Educate security teams to monitor for unusual device behavior or crashes that could indicate exploitation attempts.
- Collaborate with vendors to obtain timely security advisories and patches for affected products.
- Conduct penetration testing and vulnerability assessments focusing on wireless attack vectors in environments with MediaTek devices.
- Consider deploying endpoint detection and response (EDR) solutions capable of detecting anomalous code execution on affected devices.
Description
In wlan STA driver, 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: WCNCR00389496 / ALPS09137491; Issue ID: MSV-1835.