| This Multi-State Information Sharing and Analysis Center (MS-ISAC) Advisory is being provided to assist agencies, organizations, and individuals in guarding against the persistent malicious actions of cybercriminals. |
| A vulnerability has been discovered in Google Android that could allow for remote code execution. Android is an operating system developed by Google for mobile devices, including, but not limited to, smartphones, tablets, and watches. Successful exploitation of this vulnerability could allow for remote code execution in the context of the logged-on user. Depending on the privileges associated with the user, an attacker could then install programs; view, change, or delete data; or create new accounts with full user rights. Users whose accounts are configured to have fewer user rights on the system could be less impacted than those who operate with administrative user rights. |
| Threat Intelligence Google reports that CVE-2024-43093 has been exploited in the wild. |
| Systems Affected |
| Android OS Patch levels prior to 2024-11-01 |
| Risk Government: – Large and medium government entities: High – Small government entities: Medium |
| Businesses: – Large and medium business entities: High – Small business entities: Medium |
| Home Users: Low |
| Technical Summary A vulnerability has been discovered in Google Android that could allow for remote code execution. |
| Recommendations |
| Apply appropriate mitigations provided by Google to vulnerable systems immediately after appropriate testing. Remind users not to visit untrusted websites or follow links provided by unknown or untrusted sources. Inform and educate users regarding threats posed by hypertext links contained in emails or attachments, especially from untrusted sources. Use capabilities to detect and block conditions that may lead to or be indicative of a software exploit occurring. |
| Reference Google: https://source.android.com/docs/security/bulletin/2024-11-01 |