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INTRODUCTION
The cloak-and-dagger of cybercrime makes for entertaining theater.
That’s especially true for sensational breaches often caused by malware
or other sophisticated attacks. Behind the drama though are some
inherent vulnerabilities making these attacks possible.
A myriad of device models, operating system versions, and unique
software modifications makes handling Android vulnerabilities a
challenge. The earlier these vulnerabilities are born in the supply chain,
the more difficult they are to fix.
Fixes require mind-bending coordination between suppliers,
manufacturers, carriers and users before patches make it from the
drawing board to installation. The fragmented world of Android leaves
many users exposed to risk, even with out-of-the-box devices.
In this report, the research team details four newly-discovered
vulnerabilities affecting over 900 million Android smartphones and
tablets. If exploited, each of these can give attackers complete control of
devices and access to sensitive personal and enterprise data on them.
QUADROOTER
QuadRooter is a set of four vulnerabilities affecting Android devices built
on Qualcomm® chipsets. The world’s leading designer of LTE chipsets,
Qualcomm owns a 65% share of the LTE modem baseband market.
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ABI Research: https://www.abiresearch.com/press/abi-research-reports-qualcomm-maintains-clear-lead/
QUADROOTER
NEW VULNERABILITIES AFFECTING OVER 900 MILLION ANDROID DEVICES
by the Check Point Research Team
