CVE-2024-43093

HIGH CISA KEV EPSS 49.0%
Published Nov 13, 20241y ago · Modified Jun 17, 20262w ago
7.3 CVSS 3.1
High
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Published Nov 13, 2024 1y ago
Last Modified Jun 17, 2026 2w ago
KEV Listed Nov 7, 2024 1y ago
KEV Due Nov 28, 2024 580d overdue

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.

CVSS Details

Base Score
7.3
Exploitability
1.3
Impact
5.9
Vector string
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Attack Vector Local
Attack Complexity Low
Privileges Required Low
User Interaction Required
Scope Unchanged
Confidentiality High
Integrity High
Availability High

Threat Intelligence

CISA Known Exploited Overdue 580d
Added
Nov 7, 2024
Due
Nov 28, 2024

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

EPSS Exploit Probability
49.0% percentile
Exploit & Patch Status
Actively Exploited (KEV)
Patch Available

Weaknesses 1

CWE-176

Affected Products 5

VendorProductVersionRange
googleandroid12.0any
googleandroid12.1any
googleandroid13.0any
googleandroid14.0any
googleandroid15.0any

References 3

  • android.googlesource.com https://android.googlesource.com/platform/frameworks/base/+/7f83c671626f9bf993581f4598c22482d87cba10
    Patch
  • source.android.com https://source.android.com/security/bulletin/2025-03-01
    Vendor Advisory
  • cisa.gov https://www.cisa.gov/known-exploited-vulnerabilities-catalog?field_cve=CVE-2024-43093
    Third Party AdvisoryUS Government Resource

Remediation

  • android.googlesource.com https://android.googlesource.com/platform/frameworks/base/+/7f83c671626f9bf993581f4598c22482d87cba10
    Patch