Major Android security update patches a host of actively exploited flaws, so download now
- Google released its April 2025 Android security update, addressing 62 vulnerabilities.
- Cyberattacks exploited two zero-day vulnerabilities, prompting the urgent security update.
- The update includes patches for a high-severity privilege escalation vulnerability and an information disclosure vulnerability .
- Google stated they were aware of the vulnerabilities and shared fixes with OEM partners, including patches for Linux kernel flaws.
- Users should apply the Android updates from their device manufacturers to mitigate potential risks, especially given targeted exploitation.
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Google addresses 2 actively exploited vulnerabilities in security update
Google addressed 62 vulnerabilities affecting Android devices in its April security update, including a pair of actively exploited software defects that were first disclosed in December. Google said the two vulnerabilities — CVE-2024-53197 and CVE-2024-53150 — “may be under limited, targeted exploitation.” The pair of flaws under active exploitation are high-severity and affect the Linux kernel’s USB audio driver, according to Google. The most s…
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