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CVE-2024-43090: 
NixOS vulnerability analysis and mitigation

Overview

CVE-2024-43090 is a security vulnerability in Android Framework that was disclosed on November 13, 2024. The vulnerability stems from a missing permission check in multiple locations that could allow cross-user image read access. This vulnerability affects Android versions 12.0, 12.1, 13.0, and 14.0 (NVD).

Technical details

The vulnerability has been assigned a CVSS v3.1 base score of 5.0 (Medium) with the vector string CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N. The vulnerability is classified as CWE-862 (Missing Authorization). The attack requires local access, low attack complexity, low privileges, and user interaction for exploitation (NVD).

Impact

This vulnerability could lead to local information disclosure, specifically allowing unauthorized cross-user image read access. The impact is limited to confidentiality with no effect on integrity or availability of the system (NVD).

Mitigation and workarounds

Google has released patches for this vulnerability in the November 2024 security update. Users of affected Android versions (12.0, 12.1, 13.0, and 14.0) should update their devices to the latest security patch level (Android Bulletin).

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Source: This report was generated using AI

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