Google’s security researchers alerted Qualcomm about the flaws. Hackers would need local access to a phone to exploit them, but it’s always a good idea to install security patches.
Android chip vendor Qualcomm is warning that hackers might be exploiting three high-severity vulnerabilities in the company’s mobile processors.
Qualcomm has released patches for the trio of vulnerabilities, noting the flaws «may be under limited, targeted exploitation.» Dozens of Qualcomm chipsets are affected, including flagship smartphone processors in the Snapdragon 888 from 2021, the 8 Gen 2 released in 2022, and the 8 Gen 3 family released in 2023.
The company learned of the threat from Google’s Threat Analysis Group, which focuses on countering state-sponsored hackers.
