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    CVE-2024-43093

    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.

    Published:Nov 13, 2024
    Last Modified:Oct 23, 2025
    EPS:Nov 13, 2024
    EPSS Score:0.00019
    CVSS Score:7.3

    CISA Notification

    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.

    Required Action:

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

    Notes:

    No extra notes provided.

    Due Date
    Nov 28, 2024
    652 days ago
    Alert Date
    Nov 7, 2024
    673 days ago

    Affected Products

    Vendor
    Google
    Product
    Android

    Exploits

    No exploit reference

    Common Attack Pattern Enumeration and Classification (CAPEC)

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    Attack Vector
    Network
    Adjacent
    Local
    Physical
    Privileges Required
    None
    Low
    High
    User Interaction
    None
    Required
    Scope
    Unchanged
    Changed
    Confidentiality
    None
    Low
    High
    Integrity
    None
    Low
    High
    Availability
    None
    Low
    High