Known Exploited Vulnerability
7.8
HIGH
CVE-2024-43093
Android Framework Privilege Escalation Vulnerabili - [Actively Exploited]
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.

INFO

Published Date :

Nov. 13, 2024, 6:15 p.m.

Last Modified :

Nov. 14, 2024, 9:42 p.m.

Remotely Exploitable :

No

Impact Score :

5.9

Exploitability Score :

1.8
CISA Notification
CISA KEV (Known Exploited Vulnerabilities)

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Description :

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

Required Action :

Apply mitigations per vendor instructions or discontinue use of the product if mitigations are unavailable.

Notes :

https://source.android.com/docs/security/bulletin/2024-11-01 ; https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2024-43093

Public PoC/Exploit Available at Github

CVE-2024-43093 has a 1 public PoC/Exploit available at Github. Go to the Public Exploits tab to see the list.

Affected Products

The following products are affected by CVE-2024-43093 vulnerability. Even if cvefeed.io is aware of the exact versions of the products that are affected, the information is not represented in the table below.

ID Vendor Product Action
1 Google android
References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools

Here, you will find a curated list of external links that provide in-depth information, practical solutions, and valuable tools related to CVE-2024-43093.

URL Resource
https://android.googlesource.com/platform/frameworks/base/+/67d6e08322019f7ed8e3f80bd6cd16f8bcb809ed Patch
https://source.android.com/security/bulletin/2024-11-01 Vendor Advisory

We scan GitHub repositories to detect new proof-of-concept exploits. Following list is a collection of public exploits and proof-of-concepts, which have been published on GitHub (sorted by the most recently updated).

None

Updated: 1 week ago
5 stars 0 fork 0 watcher
Born at : Nov. 13, 2024, 4:45 p.m. This repo has been linked 2 different CVEs too.

Results are limited to the first 15 repositories due to potential performance issues.

The following list is the news that have been mention CVE-2024-43093 vulnerability anywhere in the article.

The following table lists the changes that have been made to the CVE-2024-43093 vulnerability over time.

Vulnerability history details can be useful for understanding the evolution of a vulnerability, and for identifying the most recent changes that may impact the vulnerability's severity, exploitability, or other characteristics.

  • Initial Analysis by [email protected]

    Nov. 14, 2024

    Action Type Old Value New Value
    Added CVSS V3.1 NIST AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
    Changed Reference Type https://android.googlesource.com/platform/frameworks/base/+/67d6e08322019f7ed8e3f80bd6cd16f8bcb809ed No Types Assigned https://android.googlesource.com/platform/frameworks/base/+/67d6e08322019f7ed8e3f80bd6cd16f8bcb809ed Patch
    Changed Reference Type https://source.android.com/security/bulletin/2024-11-01 No Types Assigned https://source.android.com/security/bulletin/2024-11-01 Vendor Advisory
    Added CWE NIST NVD-CWE-noinfo
    Added CPE Configuration OR *cpe:2.3:o:google:android:12.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:* *cpe:2.3:o:google:android:13.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:* *cpe:2.3:o:google:android:14.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:* *cpe:2.3:o:google:android:15.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
  • CVE CISA KEV Update by 9119a7d8-5eab-497f-8521-727c672e3725

    Nov. 14, 2024

    Action Type Old Value New Value
    Added Due Date 2024-11-28
    Added Vulnerability Name Android Framework Privilege Escalation Vulnerability
    Added Required Action Apply mitigations per vendor instructions or discontinue use of the product if mitigations are unavailable.
    Added Date Added 2024-11-07
  • CVE Modified by 134c704f-9b21-4f2e-91b3-4a467353bcc0

    Nov. 13, 2024

    Action Type Old Value New Value
    Added CVSS V3.1 CISA-ADP AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
  • CVE Received by [email protected]

    Nov. 13, 2024

    Action Type Old Value New Value
    Added 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.
    Added Reference Android (associated with Google Inc. or Open Handset Alliance) https://android.googlesource.com/platform/frameworks/base/+/67d6e08322019f7ed8e3f80bd6cd16f8bcb809ed [No types assigned]
    Added Reference Android (associated with Google Inc. or Open Handset Alliance) https://source.android.com/security/bulletin/2024-11-01 [No types assigned]
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CWE - Common Weakness Enumeration

While CVE identifies specific instances of vulnerabilities, CWE categorizes the common flaws or weaknesses that can lead to vulnerabilities. CVE-2024-43093 is associated with the following CWEs:

Common Attack Pattern Enumeration and Classification (CAPEC)

Common Attack Pattern Enumeration and Classification (CAPEC) stores attack patterns, which are descriptions of the common attributes and approaches employed by adversaries to exploit the CVE-2024-43093 weaknesses.

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