Qualcomm has revealed a significant security vulnerability impacting many devices widely used on the Android platform. Officially designated as CVE-2024-43047, this zero-day vulnerability is exploitable by hackers and has been identified by Qualcomm as an unknown flaw. Particularly, it is found in 64 different chipsets including the Snapdragon 8 (Gen 1) mobile platform. This situation poses a threat to millions of users of devices from brands such as Motorola, Samsung, OnePlus, OPPO, Xiaomi, and ZTE.
64 Chipsets on Android Platform Pose Risk to Millions of Users
Qualcomm announced that it is developing a patch for this security vulnerability and plans to offer it to users from September 2024. However, this patch needs to be distributed to end-user devices by Android device manufacturers, which means the process could take some time. Additionally, organizations like Google’s Threat Analysis Group and Amnesty International have confirmed the existence and severity of this security vulnerability. The US cybersecurity agency CISA has also added this vulnerability to its list of known and previously exploited vulnerabilities.
Details of this security vulnerability and who are targeted will be shared with the public along with further research. It is crucial for users and manufacturers to follow updates and take necessary security precautions.
