CVE-2024-43089 Missing authorization in Android

High 7.8 Published Updated

A missing permission check in Android's MediaProvider allows local attackers to access other apps' files and escalate privileges without user interaction.

Exploited in the wild
Not known
Login needed
Any signed-in user
Attackable
Local or same network only
Victim action needed
Not needed
Fix
Available

What is CVE-2024-43089?

CVE-2024-43089 is a high-severity missing authorization vulnerability in Google Android, published on 13 Nov 2024. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, with no action from the victim.

Official description

In updateInternal of MediaProvider.java , there is a possible access of another app's files due to a missing permission check. This could lead to local escalation of privilege with no additional execution privileges needed. User interaction is not needed for exploitation.

Weakness: CWE-862, CWE-276

Which versions are affected by CVE-2024-43089?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Google Android.

How do I fix CVE-2024-43089?

Apply the vendor's patch.

Upgrade, and check permissions on every request on the server, not only in the interface. More about Missing authorization.

Is CVE-2024-43089 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2024-43089 in the wild and no public exploit code.

All Google Android vulnerabilities

Sources

Also known as A-304280682, ASB-A-304280682, GHSA-2p4v-cp2q-5hx3.

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