Serious vulnerabilities in Android

05.08.2021

Last Monday, Android informed about vulnerabilities in the software and provided the associated security updates.

What happened?

On August 02, Android announced the release of security updates for several vulnerabilities in its system. The German authority BSI classified these vulnerabilities as “particularly serious”. The information was published as part of the manufacturer’s monthly vulnerability update.

What are the risks of Android vulnerabilities for my company?

The prerequisite is that you use Android devices. The vulnerabilities were discovered before they could be actively exploited. Their misuse would allow an attacker to compromise the affected system in such a way that he

receives extensive authorisations,
circumvent security measures,
access information and
program code.

What can I do about the Android vulnerabilities?

Not all versions are affected. The versions that need an update are

Google Android 10,
Google Android 11,
Google Android 8.1 and
Google Android 9.

Perseus recommends installing the security updates provided by the manufacturer immediately to close the security gaps. To update to the latest version, follow these steps:

If your system is affected, you will receive a notification with an update prompt.
If you receive a notification, open it and tap the update action.
If you cleared the notification or your device was offline:
- Open the Settings app on your phone.
- At the bottom, tap System, tap Advanced, and then tap System Update.
- This will display your update status. Follow all the steps on the screen.