Act quickly! Close critical Android security gaps now!

Act quickly! Close critical Android security gaps now!

Serbien, Land - Google released an important security update for Android on April 10, 2025, which eliminates two actively used zero-day gaps and over 60 other vulnerabilities. Users: Inside, the update should install the update immediately to protect themselves from potential attacks. The two critical security gaps allow the unauthorized reading of sensitive data without the need for interaction with the user. This entails considerable risks for data security, since the weak points have already been used for targeted attacks.

The first of the two zero-day gaps, named as CVE-2024-43197, concerns high-grade privileges escalation susceptibility to the USB audio driver of the Linux kernel. Among other things, this was used by Serbian authorities to unlock confiscated Android devices. The second gap, CVE-2024-53150, is anchored in the Android kernel and allows local attackers to access confidential information without the user's intervention. According to Tomsguide.com are threatened, although there is no exact number for the Android devices concerned.

Details about the weaknesses

Overall, Google fixed 62 weaknesses with this update in April 2025. In the years 2023 and 2024, collateral was attacked in various aspects of the Android system, which means that these active weaknesses were all the more urgent. The company already informed its partner manufacturers about the necessary patches in January 2025, which indicates that devices from manufacturers such as Samsung, OnePlus and Motorola will soon follow. These patches are typically spread over-the-air and are usually first available on Google Pixel devices.

The security update is part of Google's continuous protection program that aims to protect Android users from unauthorized access and data leaks. Users are urgently advised to install security updates immediately to secure their devices. It is also advisable to use an antivirus app for Android and to take care of unknown links and email attachments. According to zdnet.de are four critical weaknesses in the Android Framework and in the Android system, which were fixed with the current patch, because they are particularly alarming because can be exploited without a user interaction.

importance of regular updates

The Google security update underlines the importance of regulatory measures and timely updates for all Android users. The identification of these security gaps in January 2025 and the prompt notification of the OEM partners show the seriousness of Google in terms of maintaining the security of its platform. Users should regularly check their devices for available updates and download them as soon as possible to protect themselves from current and future threats.