CISA Known Exploited Vulnerability (KEV)
Android Framework Privilege Escalation Vulnerability
November 7, 2024
November 28, 2024
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.