Android Security Update: 62 Vulnerabilities Squashed, Including Cellebrite’s Favorite Flaws!
Google’s latest Android security update fixes 62 vulnerabilities, including two zero-day flaws. These high-severity issues, CVE-2024-53150 and CVE-2024-53197, were actively exploited. Android users are urged to update immediately—lest they fall victim to hackers with a penchant for privilege escalation and USB antics!
Hot Take:
Looks like Google’s April 2025 update is here to save the day with its 62 vulnerability fixes, including two zero-day flaws that were causing quite a ruckus. It’s like the bug version of “The Great Escape,” but alas, their plans were foiled by Google’s tech superheroes. As they say, it’s tough being a bug in a digital world!
Key Points:
- Google’s April 2025 update patches 62 vulnerabilities, including two zero-day flaws.
- The two high-severity issues (CVE-2024-53150 and CVE-2024-53197) are related to the Linux kernel’s USB component.
- Cellebrite was linked to an exploit chain using one of the vulnerabilities.
- Google’s update addresses additional 60 vulnerabilities across various Android components.
- Pixel devices are first in line for updates, with other manufacturers to follow suit.
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