Google Rolls Out Critical Pixel Update: Patches Zero-Day Flaws, Boosts Camera Security
April 4, 2024Google has released the April 2024 security update for Pixel phones featuring camera improvements, bug fixes, and security patches.
The update addresses two zero-day vulnerabilities, CVE-2024-29745 and CVE-2024-29748, in the Pixel bootloader and firmware.
These security flaws were previously exploited by forensic firms to access devices without a PIN.
GrapheneOS researchers identified the vulnerabilities and Google has adopted their proposed fix.
Google urges all Pixel users to update their devices promptly to safeguard against these security issues.
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SecurityWeek • Apr 4, 2024
Pixel Phone Zero-Days Exploited by Forensic FirmsGizchina.com • Apr 3, 2024
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