Google Patches 47 Android Security Flaws, Including Actively Exploited CVE-2024-53104

Summary: Google has released patches for 47 security vulnerabilities in its Android operating system, highlighting a critical flaw (CVE-2024-53104) that is actively exploited. The vulnerability relates to privilege escalation in the USB Video Class (UVC) driver, potentially enabling remote code execution and system crashes. Google has also addressed a serious flaw in Qualcomm’s WLAN component, urging Android partners to implement the latest security updates.

Affected: Android operating system and Qualcomm WLAN component

Keypoints :

• 47 security vulnerabilities have been patched in Android.
• CVE-2024-53104 is a privilege escalation vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.8.
• A critical WLAN flaw (CVE-2024-45569) with a CVSS score of 9.8 has also been addressed.
• Two security patch levels were released (2025-02-01 and 2025-02-05) for quicker updates.
• Android partners are encouraged to resolve all identified issues promptly.