CVE-2024-20040 is a critical vulnerability in wlan firmware that could allow remote escalation of privilege. This out-of-bounds write, stemming from improper input validation, requires no user interaction and no additional execution privileges for exploitation. With a SOCRadar Vulnerability Risk Score (SVRS) of 30, while not immediately critical, this vulnerability still poses a significant risk and should be addressed promptly to prevent potential exploitation. The vulnerability affects MT6XXX and MT79XX chipsets, addressed by Patch IDs ALPS08360153 and WCNCR00363530 respectively. Immediate patching is crucial to mitigate the risk of remote attackers gaining unauthorized access. This highlights the importance of maintaining up-to-date firmware for network devices to prevent potential security breaches.