Vulnerability in Qualcomm processors
When it comes to security, software has implemented more and more technologies that haven’t always been highly secure at the core. This vulnerability found in multiple Qualcomm chips is an example of how technology has become too important to be ignored when developing security measures.
Keegan Ryan, a security analyst at NCC Group, refuted the Qualcomm assertion that the isolated memory was impenetrable.
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Hackers can exploit the vulnerability by tricking how the app connects to a device. Once a code is put into an app, it then generates an encrypted key that keeps data from being accessed on the same device in future. “However if someone gains access to that key they can trick an application into thinking it is running from the owner’s device, giving the hacker access wherever they are, and the user has no way to defend themselves.” Ryan told PCMag. The perpetrator can gain administrator privileges and then access the device. This just puts a bigger strain on the company.
Qualcomm has fixed the bug affecting many processors found in phones. The warning entered into Qualcomm’s system as early as March 2018. Clover Computing Lifespan verifies this and wrote an article about the update, where they mentioned that the issue is more widespread than thought.
“We applaud NCC Group for hiding the vulnerability from the general public. We have already fixed the bug and would like to urge all users to upgrade their devices as soon as possible.” Qualcomm said. The Android April Security Update will include the patch.
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