In shouldHideDocument of ExternalStorageProvider.java, there is a possible bypass of a file path filter designed to prevent access to sensit
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- published
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- Listed in CISA KEV
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- Actively exploited
- Whether working attack code is public (Exploit-DB, Metasploit, Nuclei or GitHub). Public code makes attacks easier.What do these mean? →
- None on Exploit-DB, Metasploit or GitHub
Summary
This vulnerability affects the Android operating system's ExternalStorageProvider component, which manages access to shared storage files. A flaw in how file paths are normalized could allow a local app to bypass a filter meant to hide sensitive directories, potentially gaining elevated access to protected files.
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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.
Timeline
- Added to CISA KEV
CISA has evidence of exploitation in the wild
- CVE published
- CISA remediation deadline
Due date for US federal agencies to patch
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Affected versions
- Google Android
15, 14, 13, 12L, 12