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GhostMap Android flaw can crash phones into a permanent loop after app install

VULNERABILITYBitdefenderredteam/daily · 1 source

Severity: Medium
Sources: 1

What happened

Bitdefender researchers disclosed the GhostMap Android vulnerability, which can drive a device into a persistent crash loop immediately after installation of a specially crafted app. The proof-of-concept requires no executable code, no permissions and no launch. The excerpt does not give CVE identifiers, affected Android versions or a fix, and recovery steps are truncated. Defenders should watch for vendor patches and avoid sideloading unknown APKs.

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What to do

Only install apps from trusted sources such as the official app store.
Watch for an Android security update that addresses GhostMap and install it when available.

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