Google patches critical Android flaw that allows remote code execution without user action
CRITICAL · VULNERABILITYAndroidredteam/daily · 1 source
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What happened
Google has fixed a serious weakness in Android that could let an attacker run code on a phone remotely, without the owner doing anything. The fix arrives through regular security updates, which phone makers and mobile carriers release on their own schedules.
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What to do
- Check the security patch level on Android devices and confirm it is 2026-11-01 or later.
- Install any available system update from your phone maker or carrier as soon as it is offered.
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