CVE-2024-43089 Missing authorization in Android
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.
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.
Other vulnerabilities in Google Android
Sources
Also known as A-304280682, ASB-A-304280682, GHSA-2p4v-cp2q-5hx3.