We have previously talked about the importance of keep our mobile phones up to date and other devices to avoid security issues. The reason is that updates frequently fix security issues that can become serious, so updating our devices will ensure that we are protected.
In the August security update, Google has fixed a total of 46 different Android vulnerabilities, including a kernel vulnerability that stands out especially for its seriousnessBelow we will tell you exactly what this vulnerability consists of and why it is important to update your mobile as soon as possible.
Google says there is evidence that the vulnerability is being exploited in a limited way
The kernel or core of the operating system is responsible for managing the system resources and acting as a kind of link between hardware and software of our device. With this in mind, vulnerabilities affecting the core of the system are especially dangerous.
The vulnerability we are talking about is registered with the identifier CVE-2024-36971 and could lead to the Remote code execution with system permissionsThe company has classified the vulnerability as high severity and says there is evidence that it is being exploited in a limited way, although it has not provided further details on the matter.
The company has confirmed to The Hacker News that the impact of the vulnerability goes beyond the company’s Pixels, so Mobile phones from other manufacturers are also affectedGoogle is apparently already working with different manufacturers to fix the vulnerability.
The August security update also fixes several vulnerabilities that affect Qualcomm componentsThe most dangerous one is registered under the identifier CVE-2024-23350 and Qualcomm classifies it as critical: according to the company itself, it could lead to denial of service or DoS attacks.
Taking into account the above, It is recommended to install the security update as soon as possibleAs always, we would like to remind you of the importance of keeping your mobile phones and other devices up to date, as companies are constantly working to correct various security problems that are discovered.
Via | The Register
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