CVE-2024-43093 Details
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.
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CVSS 4.0 Severity and Vector Strings:
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CVSS 3.x Severity and Vector Strings:
No data available for CVSS Version 2.0 on this CVE.
CISA-ADP
Assessed Nov 13, 2024References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools
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| URL | Source(s) | Tag(s) |
|---|---|---|
| https://www.cisa.gov/known-exploited-vulnerabilities-catalog?field_cve=CVE-2024-43093 | CISA-ADP | Third Party AdvisoryUS Government Resource |
| https://android.googlesource.com/platform/frameworks/base/+/7f83c671626f9bf993581f4598c22482d87cba10 | [email protected] | Patch |
| https://source.android.com/security/bulletin/2025-03-01 | [email protected] | Vendor Advisory |
This CVE is in CISA's Known Exploited Vulnerabilities Catalog
Reference CISA's BOD 22-01 and Known Exploited Vulnerabilities Catalog for further guidance and requirements.
| Vulnerability Name | Date Added | Due Date | Required Action |
|---|---|---|---|
| Android Framework Privilege Escalation Vulnerability | Nov 7, 2024 | Nov 28, 2024 | Apply mitigations per vendor instructions or discontinue use of the product if mitigations are unavailable. |
Weakness Enumeration
| CWE-ID | CWE Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| CWE-176 | Improper Handling of Unicode Encoding | CISA-ADP |
Affected Products
| Product | Versions |
|---|---|
| google android | 12.0 12.1 13.0 14.0 15.0 |
CPE
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Change History
14 change records found show changes
| Date | Action | Recorded By |
|---|---|---|
| Jun 17, 2026 | CVE Modified | CISA-ADP |
| Jun 17, 2026 | CVE Modified | [email protected] |
| Oct 23, 2025 | Modified Analysis | [email protected] |
| Oct 21, 2025 | CVE Modified | CISA-ADP |
| Oct 21, 2025 | CVE Modified | CISA-ADP |
| Oct 21, 2025 | CVE Modified | CISA-ADP |
| Sep 16, 2025 | Modified Analysis | [email protected] |
| Sep 15, 2025 | CVE Modified | CISA-ADP |
| Aug 27, 2025 | Modified Analysis | [email protected] |
| Aug 26, 2025 | CVE Modified | [email protected] |
| Nov 14, 2024 | Initial Analysis | [email protected] |
| Nov 14, 2024 | CVE CISA KEV Update | Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) U.S. Civilian Government |
| Nov 13, 2024 | CVE Modified | CISA-ADP |
| Nov 13, 2024 | New CVE Received | [email protected] |