Description
In markMediaAsFavorite of MediaProvider.java, there is a possible way to bypass the WRITE_EXTERNAL_STORAGE permission due to a confused deputy. This could lead to local escalation of privilege with no additional execution privileges needed. User interaction is needed for exploitation.
Affected products
| Vendor | Product | Affected | Fixed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Android | 16 | — |
Advisories 2
- WID-SEC-2025-1944 Android Patchday September 2025: Multiple Vulnerabilities BSI CERT-Bund (WID) · Sep 24, 2025
- NCSC-2025-0273 Kwetsbaarheden verholpen in Google Android en Samsung Mobile NCSC-NL (Netherlands) · Sep 4, 2025