Android security patch for April 2019 fixes critical vulnerability: That's why it's so important
of David Wurm 
on April 29, 2019, 9:00 am | Write a comment
There is a new Android security patch every month. All smartphones should receive this promptly - at least they should. This time, the security patch closes a critical Android security hole that should not be entirely underestimated. The current security patch for April 2019 is therefore really important. We will explain to you whether you are affected by it.
Most are Security patches pretty much doesn’t matter. It doesn't bring any new functions and one thinks “the gap doesn't affect me anyway”. Smartphones with Android One and Stock Android receive the patches reliably every month. All other manufacturers often take their time, especially with older models. But if you don't, the current security patch fixes a gap from last year. However, this has only now been published.
Android vulnerability: Numerous Android smartphones affected
Numerous smartphones with a Qualcomm processor are affected by this gap. How ZDNet reported, attackers could use this vulnerability to access passwords and other private data via the processor itself. Even the possibility of third parties gaining full access to the smartphone cannot be ruled out. The vulnerability requires root access, but there is enough malware that can procreates without problems. The user does not notice this either. A security researcher discovered the vulnerability in March 2018.
The following Qualcomm processors are affected by the vulnerability:
- IPQ8074
- MDM9150, MDM9206, MDM9607, MDM9650, MDM9655, MSM8909W, MSM8996AU
- QCA8081
- QCS 605/XNUMX/XNUMX
- Qualcomm 215
- Snapdragon 210 / SD 212 / SD 205, SD 410/12, SD 425, SD 427, SD 430, SD 435, SD 439 / SD 429, SD 450, SD 615/16 / SD 415, SD 625, SD 632, SD 636, SD 650/52, SD 712 / SD 710 / SD 670, SD 820, SD 820A, SD 835, SD 845 / SD 850, SD 8CX, SDA660, SDM439, SDM630, SDM660, Snapdragon_High_Med_2016, SXR1130
This list includes the current Snapdragon 835 and 845 models. This year's models with a Snapdragon 855 are probably not affected. All smartphones that were released before this with a Qualcomm processor are probably affected. Huawei and Samsung smartphones in this country are also not affected, as they use their own processors.
Android vulnerability: will it affect me?
It is very easy to check yourself whether you are affected by the critical vulnerability. You can either search for your smartphone on the Internet, look for the processor and compare it with the list above. Alternatively, you can use the second option. All smartphones with such a processor are listed on Qualcomm's website. Simply here Search for the respective smartphone, see which processor is installed and compare it with the list above.
Anyone who is affected and has not yet received an update can simply not do anything. It's the manufacturers' turn: they have to deliver the security update to the affected smartphones as quickly as possible. However, it is questionable whether older and at the same time affected smartphones will also receive the update.