The Cyber Security Council (CSC) has issued an urgent alert regarding security due to the discovery of serious vulnerabilities in the Android operating system. Due to these security issues, your Android mobile device might be susceptible to theft or hacking.
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CSC highlighted the alarming discovery of 51 vulnerabilities inside the Android operating system as part of the report’s outcomes. Attackers who take advantage of these flaws might gain complete control of affected Android devices. For Android users, privacy and security are two of their primary concerns, and this poses a serious threat to both.
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The CSC of the United Arab Emirates has issued an urgent warning that users of Android devices quickly upgrade their operating systems to prevent the dangers posed by the vulnerabilities. Not doing so might make consumers more susceptible to hacking, data breaches, and unauthorized access to their personal information.
Details of Android Vulnerabilities:
The CSC has also shared details of the two major Zero-Day vulnerabilities that allow attackers to gain access to android device. Details are
Zero-Day Vulnerabilities
- CVE-2023-4863
CVSS Vulnerability Score: 8.8 Allows remote code execution (RCE) through a heap buffer overflow in the Libwebp library - CVE-2023-4211
Affects Arm Mall GPU driver, leading to improper memory processing and unauthorized access to freed memory
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What is Zero-Day Vulnerabilities ?
The term “zero-day vulnerability” refers to a security flaw that was discovered by malicious users in a piece of software before the developer was made aware of its existence. Since the manufacturers are unaware of the existence of zero-day vulnerabilities, there is no patch available to address them. Because of this, it is now more likely that the attack will be successful.
How to Update Android?
- Go to “Settings” on your device.
- Type in search box “Updates”
- Scroll down and select “Software Updates.”
- Click “Check for Updates” and follow the on-screen instructions.
The major aspect in keeping your Android smartphone secure from potential vulnerabilities is your rapid response to potential threats. It would be dangerous to easily disregard the Cybersecurity Council’s recommendation to update to a newer version of the Android operating system in an era when preserving digital security is of crucial importance.
