ANDROID users need to make sure all their devices are updated after Google revealed over 40 security vulnerabilities.
All those vulnerabilities have been patched as part of Google’s August 2023 security updates for the Android operating system.
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A lot of devices update automatically but some users will need to manually update.
The most serious of the vulnerabilities is called CVE-2023-21273.
This was labeled as a critical issue that involved hackers using remote code execution to access devices without any user involvement.
Google explained in a security bulletin: “The most severe of these issues is a critical security vulnerability in the System component that could lead to remote (proximal/adjacent) code execution with no additional execution privileges needed.
“User interaction is not needed for exploitation.
“The severity assessment is based on the effect that exploiting the vulnerability would possibly have on an affected device, assuming the platform and service mitigations are turned off for development purposes or if successfully bypassed.”
Google recommends updating right away and using the latest version of Android software, which is Android 13.
It added: “Exploitation for many issues on Android is made more difficult by enhancements in newer versions of the Android platform.
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“We encourage all users to update to the latest version of Android where possible.”
Updating an Android device is really easy.
You first need to go to the Settings app and check if an update is available.
Near the bottom, you should see System and when clicking it you’ll see System update.
If there is an update available you’ll see it here.
Then, just follow the steps on the screen to download.
