Critical vulnerability CVE-2024-43093 threatens the security of Android users

Google has reported a serious vulnerability in the Android operating system, which is actively used by hackers. This problem allows hackers to gain unauthorized access to important Android system folders. The vulnerability received the code CVE-2024-43093 and is associated with the Android Framework — this is the part of the system responsible for the operation of applications.

Although the exact details of the attacks are unknown, Google warns that they may be aimed at certain types of users. The company also points to another security issue with the CVE-2024-43047 code related to Qualcomm processors, which has already been fixed. This vulnerability could lead to failures in the device's memory.

Researchers from Google Project Zero were the first to discover these problems, and Amnesty International confirmed their active use in real attacks. There is no information yet on how and when these vulnerabilities began to be exploited, but it is assumed that they could have been part of sophisticated espionage attacks on civil society activists.

To protect yourself from these threats, it is important to keep an eye on security updates on your device. Install all Android system and app updates regularly through the official Google Play store. This will help close possible vulnerabilities and reduce the risk of attacks.