Security Vulnerability in Qualcomm and MediaTek!

When it comes to Android and processors, the two biggest chip manufacturers, Qualcomm and MediaTek, are preparing to unveil their new processors. According to reports emerging today before the processors for flagship models are announced at events in October, security vulnerabilities have been discovered in some of Qualcomm and MediaTek’s products. Here are the details…

Security Issues in Qualcomm and MediaTek Products

A security vulnerability was detected in a September 2024 report released by Qualcomm and MediaTek. The vulnerabilities reported and shared by the National Cyber Incident Response Center (USOM) affect many devices. USOM has noted that due to these security flaws, affected systems could potentially be compromised, and has shared the CVE codes for the affected devices.

These security issues, which are said to have been addressed with the September 2024 security update, appeared in some Qualcomm and MediaTek products. Updates should be installed if they are released, as the vulnerabilities affect Android 14, Android 13, and Android 12 operating systems. Here are the CVE codes for the affected devices:

Qualcomm

CVE-2024-38401, CVE-2024-23358, CVE-2024-23359, CVE-2024-23362, CVE-2024-23364, CVE-2024-23365, CVE-2024-33016, CVE-2024-33035, CVE-2024-33038, CVE-2024-33042, CVE-2024-33043, CVE-2024-33045, CVE-2024-33047, CVE-2024-33048, CVE-2024-33050, CVE-2024-33051, CVE-2024-33052, CVE-2024-33054, CVE-2024-33057, CVE-2024-33060, and CVE-2024-38402

MediaTek

CVE-2024-20088, CVE-2024-20087, CVE-2024-20086, CVE-2024-20085, CVE-2024-20084, and CVE-2024-20089

The solution provided by USOM states: “The National Cyber Incident Response Center (USOM) advises users and system administrators to review the published security recommendations and take necessary precautions.”

If you receive an update for your device, it is recommended to install it immediately. What do you think about this issue? Share your thoughts in the comments.