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Google Fixes Android Kernel Zero-Day Exploited in Attacks
Google patches critical Android zero-day vulnerability CVE-2024-53104, addressing active exploits in the Linux kernel's UVC driver.
This zero-day flaw, affecting the USB Video Class (UVC) driver, poses a significant threat to Android devices by allowing attackers to escalate privileges without additional execution rights. This means that an attacker could potentially install malicious programs, alter or delete data, or create new accounts with full administrative rights. As technology continues to evolve, so too do the tactics and techniques employed by malicious actors, necessitating a proactive and adaptive approach to cybersecurity ( Critical Linux 0-Day Attack Warning: U.S. Government Says Act Now).
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