Zak Doffman has covered security, surveillance and privacy on Forbes since 2018, focusing on the latest updates from the world’s largest tech companies, staying safe on smartphones and social media, and the dangers of AI.
a warning from Google that attacks had exploited vulnerabilities in Samsung’s own chipsetsBut while Samsung was quick to update risks with its own Exynos processors in October, the critical question for Galaxy users will be whether November’s monthly security release, due imminently will patch another vulnerability now under attack.
This warning impacts multiple Qualcomm chipsets, with the manufacturer advising that “there are indications from Google Threat Analysis Group that CVE-2024-43047 may be under limited, targeted exploitation.” It says it made fixes available to device OEMs in September and has urged them to deploy those patches “on released devices as soon as possible.” Amnesty has also weighed in on this, suggesting targeted attacks on reporters, dissidents and activists.
Tesla Billionaire Elon Musk Declares ‘Financial Emergency’ As $35.7 Trillion ‘Debt Bomb’ Primes A Bitcoin Price Boom To Rival GoldThis active exploitation prompted the US cybersecurity agency to add CVE-2024-43047 to its Known Exploited Vulnerability catalog, mandating all federal employees to update their devices. CISA warned that “multiple Qualcomm chipsets contain a use-after-free vulnerability due to memory corruption in DSP Services while maintaining memory maps of HLOS memory.
recent Qualcomm updates have only been made available to Galaxy users a month after appearing in the Android security bulletin, which would leave Galaxy devices vulnerable until December. Samsung warns that “some patches to be received from chipset vendors may not be included in the security update package of the month. They will be included in upcoming security update packages as soon as the patches are ready to deliver.” I have asked Samsung for confirmation that this particular update will be included in November.
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