Google Quick Share Security Shocker: 10 Flaws Unleash Potential RCE Mayhem on Android and Windows

Ten security flaws in Google’s Quick Share could enable a remote code execution chain on Windows and Android. Researchers from SafeBreach Labs discovered these vulnerabilities, which include denial-of-service flaws and unauthorized file writes. Google has addressed these issues in Quick Share version 1.0.1724.0 and later.

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Published: August 10, 2024 7:15 pmAdded: August 10, 2024 at 12:41 pmAssembled by: The Editor
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Google’s Quick Share: The Swiss Cheese of File Transfers! Who knew sharing cat videos could turn your PC into a hacker’s playground? Time to update, or you might just share more than you bargained for!

Key Points:

  • 10 security flaws found in Google’s Quick Share utility.
  • Potential for remote code execution (RCE) on Windows systems.
  • Flaws include remote denial-of-service (DoS), unauthorized file writes, and forced Wi-Fi connections.
  • Issues fixed in Quick Share version 1.0.1724.0.
  • Vulnerabilities tracked under CVE-2024-38271 and CVE-2024-38272.

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