On April 5, 2021, Google published: Android security bulletin On the official website in April. Google developers have identified and fixed 36 vulnerabilities in the operating system code. Google estimates 34 breaches to be serious based on the CVSS scale. Two of the listed flaws are classified as “critical”.
Android flaw allows malware to be loaded onto smartphones
The bulletin focuses on the most serious flaw identified this month. This breach,Android system componentThis flaw “This could allow a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code using a specially crafted file in the context of a privileged process”Google predicts. Concretely, a hacker could theoretically:install malware By granting Android permissions on your terminal. Malware can steal your data by accessing permissions.
As usual, there are several flaws detected in the components provided by Qualcomm and Mediatek. All the flaws mentioned in the bulletin are related to Android 8.1, Android 9, Android 10 and Android 11. Not surprisingly, this monthly security update, gradually rolled out to all compatible Android terminals next week. It all depends on the sensitivity of the phone manufacturers. As always, Google Pixels will be the first to get the patch.
To check if the April patch is already available on your Android smartphone, simply go to the menu. Settingsthen go here About the deviceAnd Software updateIf there is an update, click Start update.
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