Recently, the Indian Computer Emergency Response Team (CERT-In) issued a warning with a severity rating set to ‘High’ for Android users. This warning comes after the discovery of several security flaws within multiple versions of the Android operating system. Users are advised to take necessary precautions to prevent any potential risks.
What the Government Has Said
According to the report, multiple vulnerabilities have been identified in Android that could be exploited by attackers to obtain sensitive information, gain elevated privileges, execute arbitrary code, or cause denial of service conditions on the targeted system.
These vulnerabilities stem from flaws in various components of Android, including Framework, System, AMLogic, Arm components, MediaTek components, Qualcomm components, and Qualcomm closed-source components.
Affected Android Versions
The security flaws have been observed in several Android versions, including Android 11, Android 12, Android 12L, Android 13, and Android 14. This means that both Android-powered smartphones and tablets are at risk.
What’s the Solution?
To mitigate these risks, users are strongly advised to apply the latest security patches available for their devices. Here are the steps to check for updates:
- Open Settings on your smartphone or tablet
- Tap on Software updates
- Then, tap on Check for updates button
- Hit Install if an update is available
- Wait for the update to download and install
- Restart your device once the installation is complete
By following these simple steps, users can ensure that their Android devices are protected against potential security threats. Stay safe and keep your software up to date!
