Обзор Qualcomm confirms cyberattack on Android devices that exploited a vulnerability in its chipsets

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Credit: Ryan McLeod / Android Authority

• A zero-day vulnerability found in several Qualcomm chipsets was recently exploited to target Android users.
• The vulnerability affects 64 chipsets, including Snapdragon SoCs, modems, and FastConnect connectivity modules.
• Qualcomm has already shared a patch addressing the issue with OEMs.

Qualcomm has shed light on a zero-day vulnerability found in its chipsets that was recently exploited to target Android users. The vulnerability reportedly affects a wide range of chipsets found on Android phones, including mid-range and flagship SoCs, modems, and FastConnect connectivity modules.

Discovered by security researchers at Google’s Threat Analysis Group and Amnesty International’s Security Lab, the zero-day vulnerability was reportedly exploited to target individuals instead of being used for a widespread attack (via TechCrunch). However, little is known about the malefactors or the affected users at the moment.