CVE-2024-20804

Summary

CVE-2024-20804 is a newly disclosed vulnerability affecting MyFiles, a file management app, prior to the SMR Jan-2024 Release 1 in Android 11 and Android 12, and version 14.5.00.21 in Android 13. This issue is a path traversal vulnerability in the FileUriConverter component. Local attackers can exploit this flaw to write arbitrary files, potentially leading to significant data leaks or unauthorized system modifications. The vulnerability allows attackers to bypass intended access restrictions and gain deeper control over affected devices. It is recommended that users update their MyFiles app as soon as possible to mitigate this risk.

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