CVE-2024-43090 Missing authorization in Android
A missing permission check in Android allows local attackers to read images from other users, requiring user interaction and user-level privileges.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Any signed-in user
- Attackable
- Local or same network only
- Victim action needed
- A user has to click or open something
- Fix
- Available
What is CVE-2024-43090?
CVE-2024-43090 is a medium-severity missing authorization vulnerability in Google Android, published on 13 Nov 2024. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, and only if a user opens a file or follows a link.
Official description
In multiple locations, there is a possible cross-user image read due to a missing permission check. This could lead to local information disclosure with User execution privileges needed. User interaction is needed for exploitation.
Weakness: CWE-862
Which versions are affected by CVE-2024-43090?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Google Android.
How do I fix CVE-2024-43090?
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-2024-43090 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2024-43090 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in Google Android
Sources
Also known as A-331180422, ASB-A-331180422, GHSA-gv8f-7qqp-f8mr.