CVE-2024-43093

Google Android

Published 13 Nov 2024 · updated 17 Jun 2026 · Analyzed

7.3 High · CVSS 3.1, NVD

Exploited in the wild

CISA added this to its Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog on 7 Nov 2024, with a remediation deadline of 28 Nov 2024 for US federal agencies.

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.

References

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