Computer Emergency Response Team of India (CERT-In) Ministry of Electronics and Information Technologies The Government of India has issued an important warning for Android users, setting the severity level to ‘High’.
According to the report, several security flaws Found in multiple versions of the Android operating system. The government body warned users about existing reported vulnerabilities.
What did the government say
According to the report, Multiple Vulnerabilities have been reported in Android that an attacker can use to gain security vulnerability. sensitive informationgain elevated privileges on the targeted system, execute arbitrary code, or cause denial of service conditions.
Vulnerabilities in Android exist due to flaws in the Framework, System, AMLogic, Arm components, MediaTek components, Qualcomm components, and Qualcomm closed source components.
Additionally, successful exploitation of these vulnerabilities could allow an attacker to obtain sensitive information and gain privileges, as well as execute arbitrary code or even cause a denial of service on the targeted system.
Affected Android versions
The vulnerabilities were found in multiple versions of Android, including Android 11, Android 12, Android 12L, Android 13, and Android 14 operating systems. Additionally, this affects both Android-powered smartphones and tablets.
What’s the solution?
The government agency advised users to apply the latest available security patch for their devices.
To check for the update, follow these steps:
According to the report, several security flaws Found in multiple versions of the Android operating system. The government body warned users about existing reported vulnerabilities.
What did the government say
According to the report, Multiple Vulnerabilities have been reported in Android that an attacker can use to gain security vulnerability. sensitive informationgain elevated privileges on the targeted system, execute arbitrary code, or cause denial of service conditions.
Vulnerabilities in Android exist due to flaws in the Framework, System, AMLogic, Arm components, MediaTek components, Qualcomm components, and Qualcomm closed source components.
Additionally, successful exploitation of these vulnerabilities could allow an attacker to obtain sensitive information and gain privileges, as well as execute arbitrary code or even cause a denial of service on the targeted system.
Affected Android versions
The vulnerabilities were found in multiple versions of Android, including Android 11, Android 12, Android 12L, Android 13, and Android 14 operating systems. Additionally, this affects both Android-powered smartphones and tablets.
What’s the solution?
The government agency advised users to apply the latest available security patch for their devices.
To check for the update, follow these steps:
- Open Settings on your smartphone or tablet
- Tap on Software updates
- Then tap the Check for updates button.
- If an update is available, press Install.
- Wait for it to download and install.
- Once done, restart the phone.
