Indian Computer Emergency Response Team issues high severity warning for Android versions 10, 11, 12, 12L and 13 showing vulnerabilities can be exploited by hacker.
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The Indian Computer Emergency Response Team (CERT-In), operating under the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technologies, has issued a significant warning for Android users. The advisory highlights the discovery of multiple vulnerabilities within various versions of the Android operating system, including the latest Android 13.
These vulnerabilities have been categorized as “high severity” and pose potential risks to users. Attackers could exploit these weaknesses to gain unauthorized access to vulnerable devices, compromise sensitive information, or disrupt device operations.
The alert underscores CERT-In’s mission to safeguard India’s cyberspace and address cybersecurity challenges, including threats like hacking and phishing. As one of the most widely used mobile operating systems, Android’s vulnerabilities are a pressing concern.
The official communication from CERT-In explains, “Multiple vulnerabilities have been reported in Android which could be exploited by an attacker to obtain sensitive information, gain elevated privileges and cause denial of service on the targeted system.” Android users are urged to remain vigilant and take necessary precautions to protect their devices from potential security breaches.
