If you are using an Android device, it’s crucial to be aware that the Indian government’s Computer Emergency Response Team has issued a warning regarding ‘high’ security risk vulnerabilities in Android. The team emphasises that these exploits have the potential to allow attackers to gain sensitive information and execute arbitrary code on your phone.
Which Android Versions Are Affected?
These vulnerabilities are found in Android versions 11, 12, 13, and 14. This implies that even if you have the latest Android version, you are not exempt from these risks.
CERT-In highlights that multiple vulnerabilities exist within the framework, system, arm components, and MediaTek components, Unisoc components, Qualcomm components, and Qualcomm close-sourced components.
How To Protect Yourself?
To safeguard your device, you will need to have Android “Security patch levels of 2024-02-05 or later to address all of these issues.” So, when the OEM of your device releases the said update, simply download the latest available update.
Considering the ‘high’ severity rating, it’s advisable to focus on additional security-enhancing features. Enable two-factor authentication, use a robust passcode, and maintain good digital hygiene practices.
These Are The Vulnerabilities Affecting the Aforementioned Android versions
CVE-2023-32841, CVE-2023-32842, CVE-2023-32843, CVE-2023-33046, CVE-2023-33049, CVE-2023-33057, CVE-2023-33058, CVE-2023-33060, CVE-2023-33072, CVE-2023-33076, CVE-2023-40093, CVE-2023-40122, CVE-2023-43513, CVE-2023-43516, CVE-2023-43518, CVE-2023-43519, CVE-2023-43520, CVE-2023-43522, CVE-2023-43523,CVE-2023-43533, CVE-2023-43534, CVE-2023-43536, CVE-2023-49667, CVE-2023-49668, CVE-2023-5091, CVE-2023-5249, CVE-2023-5643, CVE-2024-0014, CVE-2024-0029, CVE-2024-0030, CVE-2024-0031, CVE-2024-0032, CVE-2024-0033, CVE-2024-0034, CVE-2024-0035, CVE-2024-0036, CVE-2024-0037, CVE-2024-0038, CVE-2024-0040, CVE-2024-0041, CVE-2024-20003, CVE-2024-20006, CVE-2024-20007, CVE-2024-20009, CVE-2024-20010, CVE-2024-20011.
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