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Google Patches Major Android Kernel Flaw: Spyware Vendors Beware!
Google has patched a high-severity Android kernel flaw, CVE-2024-36971, exploited by commercial spyware vendors. The August 2024 security update fixes 47 vulnerabilities, including issues in components from Arm, MediaTek, and Qualcomm.
Hot Take:
Google’s August security bulletin is like a summer blockbuster thriller: action-packed, full of unexpected twists, and leaving you on the edge of your seat wondering if your Android device is the next target!
Key Points:
- Google addresses a high-severity Android kernel vulnerability, CVE-2024-36971, known for remote code execution.
- The flaw is reportedly being exploited in the wild, likely by commercial spyware vendors.
- August patch includes 47 flaws, covering Arm, Imagination Technologies, MediaTek, and Qualcomm components.
- CISA adds a Microsoft COM flaw to its Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog, mandating fixes by August 26, 2024.
- The targeted attacks indicate elevated threat levels, impacting both Pixel and broader Android platforms.
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