All Android users are advised to install security updates as soon as they become available.
India's Computer Emergency Response Team (CERT-In), which is under the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology, has reported multiple vulnerabilities in Android devices. It has issued a high severity alert, saying that an attacker could exploit these vulnerabilities to obtain sensitive information, gain elevated privileges, and perform denial of service (DoS) attacks on the targeted system.
These vulnerabilities affect versions 12, 12L, 13, and 14 of the Android operating system, posing significant security risks to millions of users worldwide. In its advisory on September 11, it said: “These vulnerabilities exist in Android due to flaws in the Framework, System, Google Play System Updates (Remote Key Provisioning subcomponent), Kernel, Arm component, Imagination Technologies components, Unisoc components, Qualcomm components, and Qualcomm closed source components.”
He added: “Apply appropriate updates when available from respective original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) such as Samsung, OnePlus, Xiaomi and others.
How to protect your device?
All Android users are advised to install security updates as soon as they are available. Updates are designed to fix vulnerabilities and strengthen your device's defenses against potential cyberattacks. If these updates are not yet available, users are advised to avoid installing untrusted apps, visiting unknown websites, or clicking on suspicious links. Once updated, Android users can protect their devices from these serious vulnerabilities and stay safe from cyber threats.