Google Releases Two Android Zero-Day Fixes, Exploited in the Wild

Google Releases Two Android Zero-Day Fixes, Exploited in the Wild

Google has patched two critical zero-day vulnerabilities in Android, tracked as CVE-2024-53150 and CVE-2024-53197, which were actively exploited before the release of fixes. These vulnerabilities relate to the Linux kernel’s USB-audio driver, posing significant security risks as they could lead to full device compromise. Affected: Android devices, specifically versions prior to the April 2025 patch.

Keypoints :

  • Google issued security updates on April 8, 2025, addressing 62 vulnerabilities.
  • CVE-2024-53150 is an out-of-bounds read vulnerability in the USB-audio driver.
  • CVE-2024-53197 is an out-of-bounds write vulnerability that can lead to privilege escalation.
  • Both vulnerabilities scored 7.8 on the CVSS scale, indicating high severity.
  • Active exploitation was observed, particularly by state actors against targeted individuals.
  • Users are advised to install the latest security updates and be cautious with USB connections.

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