#VU99699 Improper input validation in Google Android - CVE-2024-43093

Vulnerability identifier: #VU99699

Vulnerability risk: High

CVSSv4.0: 8.5 [CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:A/U:Amber]

CVE-ID: CVE-2024-43093

CWE-ID: CWE-20

Exploitation vector: Local

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
Google Android
Operating systems & Components / Operating system

Vendor: Google

Description

The vulnerability allows a local application to escalate privileges on the system.

The vulnerability exists due to improper input validation within the Framework Documents UI component. A local application can execute arbitrary code with elevated privileges.

Note, the vulnerability is being actively exploited in the wild.

Mitigation
Install security update from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

Google Android: before 12, 13, 14, 15, 12

---

External links
https://android.googlesource.com/platform/frameworks/base/+/67d6e08322019f7ed8e3f80bd6cd16f8bcb809ed
https://source.android.com/docs/security/bulletin/2024-11-01

---

Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

No. This vulnerability can be exploited locally. The attacker should have authentication credentials and successfully authenticate on the system.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

Yes. This vulnerability is being exploited in the wild.