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Android Framework Privilege Escalation Vulnerability

Android - Framework · Listed in the CISA KEV since 2024-11-07. This indicates confirmed attacks in production environments.

Required action: Apply mitigations per vendor instructions or discontinue use of the product if mitigations are unavailable.

CVE-2024-43093

HighCVSS 7.3KEV
Published: Updated: Translated: NVD NIST

Summary

In shouldHideDocument of ExternalStorageProvider.java, there is a possible bypass of a file path filter designed to prevent access to sensitive directories due to incorrect unicode normalization. This could lead to local escalation of privilege with no additional execution privileges needed. User interaction is needed for exploitation.

Risk Assessment

A local attacker can bypass the file path filter and access sensitive directories, leading to privilege escalation on the device; however, exploitation requires user interaction.

Recommendation

Install the Android update containing the fix and avoid opening untrusted files and links on the device.

Related vulnerabilities

Original NVD description (English source)

In shouldHideDocument of ExternalStorageProvider.java, there is a possible bypass of a file path filter designed to prevent access to sensitive directories due to incorrect unicode normalization. This could lead to local escalation of privilege with no additional execution privileges needed. User interaction is needed for exploitation.

Vulnerability data from NVD (NIST) · CISA KEV · EPSS