CVE-2024-20060 in MT6580
Summary
by MITRE • 05/06/2024
In da, there is a possible escalation of privilege due to an incorrect status check. This could lead to local escalation of privilege with System execution privileges needed. User interaction is not needed for exploitation. Patch ID: ALPS08541749; Issue ID: ALPS08541754.
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Analysis
by VulDB Data Team • 03/21/2025
The vulnerability identified as CVE-2024-20060 resides within the da component where an incorrect status check implementation creates a path for privilege escalation. This flaw represents a critical security weakness that allows attackers to elevate their privileges from standard user level to system execution privileges without requiring any user interaction. The vulnerability stems from improper validation of system states or access controls that should normally prevent unauthorized privilege elevation. The issue manifests specifically within the da subsystem where status verification mechanisms fail to properly authenticate or authorize privilege changes, creating an exploitable condition that could be leveraged by malicious actors.
The technical implementation of this vulnerability involves a flaw in the status checking logic that governs privilege transitions within the system. When da attempts to verify whether a privilege escalation request should be granted, the validation process contains a logical error that allows unauthorized access. This type of flaw typically falls under CWE-284 which addresses improper access control or insufficient access control mechanisms. The vulnerability operates at a low-level system interface where privilege boundaries are improperly enforced, allowing an attacker to bypass normal access controls that should prevent escalation from user to system level privileges.
The operational impact of CVE-2024-20060 extends beyond simple privilege elevation as it provides attackers with system-level execution capabilities that can be leveraged for complete system compromise. Once an attacker achieves system execution privileges through this vulnerability, they can access all system resources, modify critical files, install malicious software, and potentially establish persistent access. The local nature of this vulnerability means that attackers need physical access or already have some level of user access to exploit it, but the lack of user interaction requirement makes it particularly dangerous as it can be automated. This vulnerability aligns with ATT&CK technique T1068 which covers local privilege escalation and T1548.001 which covers abuse of system privileges.
Mitigation strategies for this vulnerability should focus on patching the specific implementation flaw identified in da component. The patch ID ALPS08541749 provides the targeted fix that corrects the status checking mechanism to properly validate privilege escalation requests. Organizations should prioritize immediate deployment of this patch across all affected systems and verify that the fix properly resolves the status check validation. Additional defensive measures include implementing proper access control monitoring, conducting privilege review processes, and ensuring that system components maintain proper isolation between user and system execution contexts. System administrators should also consider implementing runtime monitoring to detect anomalous privilege escalation attempts that might indicate exploitation attempts. The vulnerability demonstrates the critical importance of proper access control validation and the potential consequences of insufficient status checking mechanisms in system security architecture.