Is CVE-2024-20017 actively exploited?

No active exploitation of CVE-2024-20017 has been confirmed so far. Continue monitoring, as exploit status can change.

Can CVE-2024-20017 be exploited remotely?

Yes. CVE-2024-20017 is exploitable remotely over the network (CVSS attack vector: Network).

What is the CVSS score of CVE-2024-20017?

CVE-2024-20017 has a CVSS score of 9.8 (CRITICAL).

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CRITICAL

CVE-2024-20017

CWE-20Published: March 4, 2024· Updated: Jun 17, 2026

9.8

CVSS v3.1

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.

NVD Source

Risk Analysis

An out-of-bounds write vulnerability in the WLAN service, resulting from improper input validation, could allow for remote code execution. The critical 9.8 CVSS score highlights the severity of this flaw.

While remotely exploitable, there is no known public exploit or KEV entry for this vulnerability.

Recommended Action

Implement patch WCNCR00350938 for the affected MediaTek SDK and hardware platforms, including MT7622, MT7915, MT7916, and MT7981.

Generated by the CTIWATCH analysis pipeline from this CVE's metadata (CVSS, EPSS, KEV status, exploit intelligence). Verify against vendor advisories before acting.

Technical Analysis

CVE-2024-20017 can be exploited remotely over the network without requiring physical or adjacent access, significantly expanding the attack surface for threat actors.

The vulnerability requires no privileges and no user interaction, making it a prime target for automated exploitation campaigns and worm-like propagation.

A successful exploit results in complete confidentiality breach (data exposure), full integrity compromise (data manipulation), availability disruption (denial of service), with a CVSS base score of 9.8.