Google's latest Android security update fixes some worrying flaws

Date:
Mon, 10 Apr 2023 11:26:36 +0000

Description:
Three Android security flaws were addressed, including one allegedly being abused in the wild.

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Google has released a patch that fixes three high-severity Android vulnerabilities, including one that is allegedly being exploited in the wild.

Given that the flaws affect some of the newest versions of the famed mobile operating system, businesses are advised to patch their endpoints as soon as possible.

Listing the details in its April 2023 Android security bulletin , Google said the flaws are being tracked as CVE-2023-21085, CVE-2023-21096, and CVE-2022-38181. Multiple versions affected

The first and second one are an Android System vulnerability that allow for remote code execution. They could be exploited via phishing, researchers are saying. The third one is a flaw in the Arm Mali GPU kernel driver, and apparently, this is the one thats been in use by hackers since late last
year. Described as a use-after-free vulnerability, it allowed threat actors
to escalate privileges on target endpoints via malicious apps .

Google did not discuss who used the flaws, against whom, and to what goals.

Android 11, Android 12, Android 12L, and Android 13 are all affected by these flaws, and Google advises users to apply the fix immediately. That can be
done by navigating to the Settings menu and scrolling down to the About Phone section. There, one can find a menu item that checks for the available software updates. Read more

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Unlike Apples iOS, Googles mobile ecosystem is decentralized, meaning that different manufacturers might take more, or less time, to release the patch. If theres no patch available for your device, you can probably expect one in the coming days and weeks.

Also, getting an Android antivirus app cant hurt, as the best ones do a
decent job of protecting mobile devices from malware and similar vulnerabilities. Also make sure Google Play Protect is enabled, as thats Androids default Android antivirus app and usually comes pre-installed. Keep your business safe with the best firewall for small business

Via: Tom's Guide



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