If you have Pixel, make sure it’s up to date now. Google just Quietly announce patches There are as many as 50 different software vulnerabilities in its Pixel series, many of which are classified as “critical” or “high” in severity. The company said there are indications that at least one of the vulnerabilities “may be subject to limited, targeted exploitation.”
Software flaws exist in various software and firmware components of the phone. The high-severity vulnerability thought to have been exploited is listed as CVE-2024-32896, which is said to be an elevation of privilege flaw, meaning it could allow hackers to penetrate deeper into the device system. Forbes wrote While the issues caused by these vulnerabilities are “unlikely to open the door to remote attacks on their own,” they “could be used in chain attacks, linked to other exploits, to compromise or expose sensitive data and credentials.” For the full list of bugs Information can be read on Android Pixel update announcement page.
“All supported Google devices will receive the June 5, 2024 patch level update. We encourage all customers to accept these updates for their devices,” the company said.
Gizmodo reached out to Google for more details about the vulnerability, and we will update this report if Google responds.
While there are so many bugs on the same device, some are clearly more serious than others, so it’s vital that users ensure their software is up to date and protected. A Supported Pixel device list It can be found on Google’s website. arrive Install patches For your Pixel, be sure to visit settings > Security and privacy > System Upgrade > Security updates,then click Install. After that, restart your phone, this will ensure the update is completed.
