Google recently released a security update for its Pixel smartphones to address 45 vulnerabilities in Android. While not as exciting as feature drops, this update is crucial due to one particularly dangerous flaw, CVE-2024-32896, a privilege escalation vulnerability. This flaw allows unauthorized access to system functions, potentially leading to harmful attacks. Google warns that this flaw is being exploited, making it a zero-day issue. Federal employees have been given a deadline to update their Pixels by July 4 or stop using them due to this vulnerability.
To patch your Pixel, go to Settings > System > Software Update and follow the on-screen instructions. Alternatively, ask Google Assistant to update your phone. This security update is essential to protect against potential attacks exploiting CVE-2024-32896.
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