Over a Billion Devices at Risk Because of Qualcomm Vulnerabilities
According to Check Point, the vulnerabilities on Qualcomm Snapdragon processors can allow attackers to inject malicious code into the device’s firmware, which could then allow them to take control of the device and potentially exploit other vulnerabilities. This is a major threat to mobile users across the world, as it could allow attackers to take control of devices and exploit other vulnerabilities without having to go through traditional security measures.
The DSP chip is a powerful and important part of the Apple iPhone. It helps with a lot of tasks, like charging, audio, video, AR, image processing, and various multimedia functions. It also lets the manufacturers add their own functionality on the chip so that they can run their own apps on top of the existing framework.
According to Check Point, there are three billion Android devices in the world and that means that over 1 billion devices are affected by these Qualcomm vulnerabilities. These vulnerabilities can be exploited by attackers to gain access to your device and potentially steal your data or even worse. If you’re using an Android phone, it’s important to be aware of these vulnerabilities and take steps to protect yourself from them.
Checkpoint has found a vulnerability in Qualcomm’s Compute DSP that could be exploited by hackers. Qualcomm has already released a fix for this vulnerability, and encourages end users to update their devices and only install applications from trusted sources. ..
Google has not yet incorporated the patch into ASOP, and the manufacturers have not released fixes for their devices as well. This leaves devices vulnerable to attack. CheckPoint has not disclosed the technical details about the vulnerabilities. ..
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