The Indian Computer Emergency Response Team (CERT-In), operating under the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology, has issued a critical warning for Android users, citing "High" severity security flaws.
The report identifies multiple security vulnerabilities within various versions of the Android operating system. The agency cautions users about potential exploits stemming from these reported flaws.
The report highlights that attackers could exploit these vulnerabilities to:
These vulnerabilities stem from weaknesses in various components of the Android system, including:
Successful exploitation of these flaws could grant attackers access to sensitive data, elevated privileges, the ability to execute arbitrary code, or even render the targeted system unusable through a denial-of-service attack.
The identified vulnerabilities impact a range of Android versions, specifically:
This issue affects both Android smartphones and tablets.
CERT-In strongly advises users to promptly apply the latest security patches available for their devices.
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