CVE-2024-43093: Android Framework Privilege Escalation Vulnerability

Published Nov 4, 2024
·
Updated

Android Framework contains an unspecified vulnerability that allows for privilege escalation.

Other sources

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.

— MITRE

Affected Software

13 affected componentsFixes available
Google Android=12.0
Google Android=12.1
Google Android=13.0
Google Android=14.0
Google Android=15.0
Android Framework
Google Android
android/platform/frameworks/base>=15-next:0<15-next:2025-03-01
15-next:2025-03-01
android/platform/frameworks/base>=12:0<12:2025-03-01
12:2025-03-01
android/platform/frameworks/base>=12L:0<12L:2025-03-01
12L:2025-03-01
android/platform/frameworks/base>=15:0<15:2025-03-01
15:2025-03-01
android/platform/frameworks/base>=13:0<13:2025-03-01
13:2025-03-01
android/platform/frameworks/base>=14:0<14:2025-03-01
14:2025-03-01

Remediation

Recommended actions to resolve this vulnerability, in priority order.

  1. Upgrade

    Upgrade android/platform/frameworks/base to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 15-next:2025-03-01
  2. Upgrade

    Upgrade android/platform/frameworks/base to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 12:2025-03-01
  3. Upgrade

    Upgrade android/platform/frameworks/base to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 12L:2025-03-01
  4. Upgrade

    Upgrade android/platform/frameworks/base to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 15:2025-03-01
  5. Upgrade

    Upgrade android/platform/frameworks/base to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 13:2025-03-01
  6. Upgrade

    Upgrade android/platform/frameworks/base to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 14:2025-03-01

Event History

Nov 5, 2024
News Published
via BleepingComputer·02:30 PM
Nov 7, 2024
CVE Published
via CISA·12:00 AM
Data Sourced
via CISA·12:00 AM
RemedyDescriptionAffected Software
Nov 13, 2024
CVE Published
via MITRE·05:25 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·05:25 PM
DescriptionWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·06:15 PM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
Feb 3, 2025
News Published
via BleepingComputer·08:10 PM
Mar 1, 2025
Advisory Published
via OSV·12:00 AM
Data Sourced
via OSV·12:00 AM
DescriptionAffected Software
Mar 3, 2025
Data Sourced
via Android·12:00 AM
SeverityWeaknessAffected Software
Mar 4, 2025
News Published
via BleepingComputer·11:38 AM
Mar 12, 2025
News Published
via The Register·01:24 AM
Oct 22, 2026
Exploit Published
via GitHub·09:02 AM

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2024-43093?

CVE-2024-43093 has been classified as a high-severity vulnerability.

2

How do I fix CVE-2024-43093?

To fix CVE-2024-43093, users should update to the latest version of the Android framework that includes the security patch.

3

Which versions of Android are affected by CVE-2024-43093?

CVE-2024-43093 affects Android versions 12.0 through 15.0.

4

What type of vulnerability is CVE-2024-43093?

CVE-2024-43093 is a privilege escalation vulnerability in the Android Framework.

5

Is CVE-2024-43093 being actively exploited?

There have been reports indicating that CVE-2024-43093 has been used in targeted attacks.

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