Number: AV19-192
Date: 06 September 2019
On 3 September 2019 Android released security updates to address vulnerabilities in Android versions from 7.1.1 to Android 10. Successful exploitation of some of these vulnerabilities may allow a remote actor to execute arbitrary code and gain full control of the device. The Cyber Centre encourages users and administrators to review the Android security bulletin and apply the necessary updates, when available:
https://source.android.com/security/bulletin/2019-09-01.html
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