MediaTek wappd buffer overflow
Added: 09/30/2024Background
MediaTek Wi-Fi chipsets and SoftAP driver bundles include wappd, a network daemon responsible for configuring and managing wireless interfaces and access points.Problem
A buffer overflow in wappd could allow remote code execution on a large variety of devices including smartphones and routers.Resolution
Upgrade to the latest firmware version available for the affected device.References
https://blog.sonicwall.com/en-us/2024/09/critical-exploit-in-mediatek-wi-fi-chipsets-zero-click-vulnerability-cve-2024-20017-threatens-routers-and-smartphones/https://blog.coffinsec.com/0day/2024/08/30/exploiting-CVE-2024-20017-four-different-ways.html
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