data-sharing vulnerabilities

- Microsoft has discovered a vulnerability in Android's data-sharing functionality that can be exploited by malicious applications. - The vulnerability stems from the misuse of Android's content provider system, which can be manipulated to bypass security protocols. - The Dirty Stream attack exploits this vulnerability by sending files with altered names or paths through malicious applications. - Numerous Android apps, including popular ones like Xiaomi’s File Manager and WPS Office, are at risk from this attack. - The discovery highlights the importance of maintaining vigilant security practices and continuously updating systems to protect against emerging threats.