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Google Releases Security Update for Android

Google has released a security update to address multiple vulnerabilities in their Android mobile operating system. An attacker could exploit some or all of these vulnerabilities to take control of affected devices.

Threat ID:
CC-2828
Category:
Threat Severity:
Low
Threat Vector:
Published:
5 December 2018 12:00 AM
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Summary

Google has released a security update to address multiple vulnerabilities in their Android mobile operating system. An attacker could exploit some or all of these vulnerabilities to take control of affected devices.

Affected platforms

The following platforms are known to be affected:

Android

Google Android - Versions 9.0, 8.1, 8.0, 7.1.2, 7.1.1 and 7.0

Threat details

Remediation steps

Type Step

Users and administrators are encouraged to review the Android Security Bulletin - December 2018 and apply the necessary updates.

Last edited: 17 February 2020 1:00 pm