Google has patched 47 security flaws in the Android operating system, including one that has been actively exploited. The vulnerability in question is CVE-2024-53104, which has been described as a case of privilege escalation in a kernel component known as the USB Video Class (UVC) driver. Google has shipped patches to address these security flaws.
Key points:
- Google has patched 47 security flaws in the Android operating system.
- One of the vulnerabilities has been actively exploited.
- The vulnerability is CVE-2024-53104, which is a case of privilege escalation in a kernel component known as the USB Video Class (UVC) driver.
- Google has shipped patches to address these security flaws.
What users should do:
- Update your Android device to the latest security patch.
- Be careful about connecting USB devices to your Android device.
- Use a security app to scan for and remove malware.
Additional information:
The full list of security flaws can be found in Google’s security bulletin.
Google has not yet released a patch for the CVE-2024-53104 vulnerability.
