The govt agency has issued an advisory stating that devices powered by Qualcomm and MediaTek processors, including Android phones and tablets, are among those affected
This advisory follows a similar warning from CERT-In concerning vulnerabilities in Apple iPhones earlier this week.
CERT-In specified that Android versions 12, 12L, 13, and 14 are susceptible to these vulnerabilities. The agency noted that the issues arise from flaws within the Android Framework, System, Kernel, as well as components from ARM, Imagination Technologies, MediaTek, Qualcomm, and Qualcomm’s proprietary components.
To mitigate these risks, CERT-In recommended that users promptly install any updates provided by their device manufacturers. Users should also ensure that their Android devices are operating on the latest available software version, only download apps from trusted sources, and activate automatic updates for both applications and the operating system.
