CVE-2024-43093 — HIGH (7.3)

Vulnerability 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.

CVSS Score

7.3

HIGH

CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Attack Vector

LOCAL

Attack Complexity

LOW

Privileges Required

LOW

User Interaction

REQUIRED

Scope

UNCHANGED

Confidentiality

HIGH

Integrity

HIGH

Availability

HIGH

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions
Google	Android	12.0

Related Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-176

References

https://android.googlesource.com/platform/frameworks/base/+/7f83c671626f9bf99358Patch
https://source.android.com/security/bulletin/2025-03-01Vendor Advisory
https://www.cisa.gov/known-exploited-vulnerabilities-catalog?field_cve=CVE-2024-Third Party AdvisoryUS Government Resource

FAQ

What is CVE-2024-43093?

CVE-2024-43093 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.3 (HIGH). 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. Thi...

How severe is CVE-2024-43093?

CVE-2024-43093 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 7.3/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.

Is there a patch for CVE-2024-43093?

Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Google Android.