CVE-2024-20148: MediaTek MT3603, MT6835, MT6878, MT6886, MT6897, MT7902, MT7920, MT7922, MT8518S, MT8532, MT8766, MT8768, MT8775, MT8796, MT8798 · Out-of-bounds Write
Affects MediaTek MT3603, MT6835, MT6878, MT6886, MT6897, MT7902, MT7920, MT7922, MT8518S, MT8532, MT8766, MT8768, MT8775, MT8796, MT8798Source CVE Database V5
Not known to be exploited · CVSS 9.8 Critical : upgrade to 3.3 as a priority.
Data as of 26 Oct 2026, 06:26 UTC
- EPSS
- 0.2% chance of exploitation in 30 days – higher than 17% of CVEsExploit Prediction Scoring System: the likelihood attackers will use this flaw soon.
- Patch
- Available – fixed in 3.3
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 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 2026-10-26.
What to do
Upgrade MediaTek MT3603, MT6835, MT6878, MT6886, MT6897, MT7902, MT7920, MT7922, MT8518S, MT8532, MT8766, MT8768, MT8775, MT8796, MT8798 to 3.3.
Affected software
| Product | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| MediaTek, Inc. MT3603, MT6835, MT6878, MT6886, MT6897, MT7902, MT7920, MT7922, MT8518S, MT8532, MT8766, MT8768, MT8775, MT8796, MT8798 | Affected
| Fixed in
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AI-suggested
To mitigate CVE-2024-20148 effectively, organizations should implement the following specific measures: 1) Immediately apply official patches released by MediaTek or device manufacturers addressing this vulnerability (refer to patch IDs WCNCR00389045 and ALPS09136494). 2) For devices where patches are not yet available, restrict wireless access by disabling WLAN interfaces when not in use or limiting connections to trusted networks only. 3) Implement network segmentation to isolate vulnerable devices from critical infrastructure and sensitive data repositories, reducing attack surface exposure. 4) Deploy wireless intrusion detection and prevention systems (WIDS/WIPS) to monitor for anomalous or suspicious wireless activity indicative of exploitation attempts. 5) Enforce strong wireless security protocols (WPA3 where possible) and disable legacy or insecure protocols that could facilitate exploitation. 6) Regularly audit and inventory devices using affected MediaTek chipsets to ensure comprehensive coverage of remediation efforts. 7) Educate IT and security teams about the vulnerability’s characteristics to enhance detection and response capabilities. 8) Monitor vendor advisories and threat intelligence feeds for emerging exploit reports or updated mitigation guidance. These targeted actions go beyond generic advice by focusing on wireless-specific controls and proactive device management to reduce the risk of exploitation in diverse operational environments.
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.