BlueFrag security vulnerability allows code execution over Bluetooth on some Android devices

The importance of receiving Android's monthly security updates cannot be overstated. If you need another example for why that is, look no further than CVE-2020-0022 — a new vulnerability that allows code execution over Bluetooth connections on some Android devices.

The security hole was discovered by ERNW, an IT security firm operating in Heidelberg, Germany. Here's how the vulnerability was described by the company:

On Android 8.0 to 9.0, a remote attacker within proximity can silently execute arbitrary code with the privileges of the Bluetooth daemon as long as Bluetooth is enabled.

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BlueFrag security vulnerability allows code execution over Bluetooth on some Android devices was written by the awesome team at Android Police.

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Corbin Davenport

The importance of receiving Android's monthly security updates cannot be overstated. If you need another example for why that is, look no further than CVE-2020-0022 — a new vulnerability that allows code execution over Bluetooth connections on some Android devices.

The security hole was discovered by ERNW, an IT security firm operating in Heidelberg, Germany. Here's how the vulnerability was described by the company:

On Android 8.0 to 9.0, a remote attacker within proximity can silently execute arbitrary code with the privileges of the Bluetooth daemon as long as Bluetooth is enabled.

Read More

BlueFrag security vulnerability allows code execution over Bluetooth on some Android devices was written by the awesome team at Android Police.

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