CVE-2024-43093: Android Framework Privilege Escalation Vulnerability
High · CVSS 7.3 (CVSS 3.1)KEV known exploitedEPSS 0.71%, 53th percentilePublished Updated Assigner: google_android
In CISA’s Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog: Android Framework Privilege Escalation Vulnerability.
Added , federal remediation due . Known ransomware use: Unknown.
Required action: Apply mitigations per vendor instructions or discontinue use of the product if mitigations are unavailable.
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.
Vector CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Status incidents that name it
No tracked status incident names this CVE.
Affected vendors and products
Google: Android
References
- CVE record on cve.org (opens in new tab)
- NVD entry (opens in new tab)
- android.googlesource.com/platform/frameworks/base/+/7f83c671626f9bf993581f4598c22482d87cba10 (opens in new tab)
- source.android.com/security/bulletin/2025-03-01 (opens in new tab)
- CVE records from the CVE Program (cve.org). CVE® is a registered trademark of The MITRE Corporation. (opens in new tab)
- This product uses data from the NVD API but is not endorsed or certified by the NVD. (opens in new tab)
- Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog from CISA. (opens in new tab)
- EPSS scores from FIRST (Exploit Prediction Scoring System). (opens in new tab)