CVE-2024-43093

moderate-risk
Published 2024-11-13

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.

Do I need to act?

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0.18% chance of exploitation
EPSS score — low exploit probability
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CISA KEV: actively exploited in the wild
On the Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog — federal agencies must patch
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Patch status unknown
Check vendor advisories for fix availability and mitigation guidance
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CVSS 7.3/10 High
LOCAL / LOW complexity

Affected Products (5)

Affected Vendors

Google

References (3)

Patch https://android.googlesource.com/platform/frameworks/base/+/7f83c671626f9bf99358...
Vendor Advisory https://source.android.com/security/bulletin/2025-03-01
Third Party Advisory https://www.cisa.gov/known-exploited-vulnerabilities-catalog?field_cve=CVE-2024-...
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/ 100
moderate-risk
Severity 23/34 · High
Exploitability 8/34 · Low
Exposure 12/34 · Low