Actively exploited · Published Nov 13, 2024 · Assigned by google_android
CVE-2024-43093
High 7.3 Exploited
In plain English
A high-severity security flaw in Android from Google. Attackers are actively exploiting it in the wild (listed by CISA on November 7, 2024). The chance it is exploited in the next 30 days is estimated at 0.7% (higher than 54% of all known vulnerabilities). Ready-made attack tooling exists: public proof-of-concept code. Apply mitigations per vendor instructions or discontinue use of the product if mitigations are unavailable.
CISA guidance
Apply mitigations per vendor instructions or discontinue use of the product if mitigations are unavailable.
Federal agencies must remediate by Nov 28, 2024.
Official description
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.
Affected products (as reported)
Weakness: CWE-176 · Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H