A local attacker may access and control the smart phone or read personal data from it.
Vulnerability overview
A vulnerability in the Android operating system, CVE-2022-41600, allows local attackers to access and control the smart phone or read personal data from it. The issue was first discovered by an Israeli security researcher.
CVE-2021-41600
A remote attacker may access and control the smart phone remotely.
The vulnerability is CVE-2022-41600. It allows a local attacker to access and control the smart phone or read personal data from it. A remote attacker may access and control the smart phone remotely.
Vulnerability overview:
A local attacker may access and control the smart phone or read personal data from it. This vulnerability allows attackers to hijack a smart phone, which is capable of receiving and transmitting digital information. This can allow them to send a text message containing malicious code that could infect the phone or even erase the contents of its memory. A local attacker would only need physical access to a vulnerable device in order to exploit this vulnerability.
Vulnerable versions:
The vulnerability is present in all versions of the Android OS before 4.4.
The downside of this threat is that you may be hacked or harmed.
However, there are ways to avoid it, such as having 2-step authentication and updating your software regularly.
Why Vulnerable Versions Are Dangerous:
Vulnerable versions are not safe because they expose personal data on your smart phone. This includes passwords and contact information stored on the device.
Timeline
Published on: 10/14/2022 16:15:00 UTC
Last modified on: 10/15/2022 01:56:00 UTC