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Qualcomm Resolves Three Zero-Day Vulnerabilities Targeting Android Devices Through Adreno GPU

June 02, 2025
Spyware / Vulnerability

Qualcomm has released security updates to address three zero-day vulnerabilities that have been exploited in limited, targeted attacks. These flaws, responsibly disclosed by the Google Android Security team, include:

  • CVE-2025-21479 and CVE-2025-21480 (CVSS score: 8.6): Two incorrect authorization vulnerabilities in the Graphics component that could lead to memory corruption due to unauthorized command execution in GPU microcode during specific command sequences.

  • CVE-2025-27038 (CVSS score: 7.5): A use-after-free vulnerability in the Graphics component that may result in memory corruption while rendering graphics using Adreno GPU drivers in Chrome.

According to Qualcomm’s advisory, the Google Threat Analysis Group has indicated that CVE-2025-21479, CVE-2025-21480, and CVE-2025-27038 might be under limited, targeted exploitation. Patches have been issued to resolve the vulnerabilities affecting the Adreno graphics architecture.

Qualcomm Addresses Critical Security Flaws Exploited in Targeted Android Attacks On June 2, 2025, Qualcomm announced the release of vital security updates aimed at mitigating three zero-day vulnerabilities that have reportedly been leveraged in targeted attacks against Android devices. These vulnerabilities, identified in collaboration with the Google Android Security team,…

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Qualcomm Resolves Three Zero-Day Vulnerabilities Targeting Android Devices Through Adreno GPU

June 02, 2025
Spyware / Vulnerability

Qualcomm has released security updates to address three zero-day vulnerabilities that have been exploited in limited, targeted attacks. These flaws, responsibly disclosed by the Google Android Security team, include:

  • CVE-2025-21479 and CVE-2025-21480 (CVSS score: 8.6): Two incorrect authorization vulnerabilities in the Graphics component that could lead to memory corruption due to unauthorized command execution in GPU microcode during specific command sequences.

  • CVE-2025-27038 (CVSS score: 7.5): A use-after-free vulnerability in the Graphics component that may result in memory corruption while rendering graphics using Adreno GPU drivers in Chrome.

According to Qualcomm’s advisory, the Google Threat Analysis Group has indicated that CVE-2025-21479, CVE-2025-21480, and CVE-2025-27038 might be under limited, targeted exploitation. Patches have been issued to resolve the vulnerabilities affecting the Adreno graphics architecture.

Urgent Chrome Zero-Day Vulnerability Being Actively Exploited; Google Releases Emergency Patch

June 3, 2025
Browser Security / Vulnerability

On Monday, Google announced emergency fixes for three security vulnerabilities in its Chrome browser, including a critical flaw currently being exploited in the wild. This high-severity issue, tracked as CVE-2025-5419 (CVSS score: 8.8), pertains to an out-of-bounds read and write vulnerability in the V8 JavaScript and WebAssembly engine. According to the National Vulnerability Database (NVD), “Out-of-bounds read and write in V8 in Google Chrome prior to version 137.0.7151.68 allowed remote attackers to potentially exploit heap corruption via a specially crafted HTML page.” The flaw was identified and reported by Clement Lecigne and Benoît Sevens of Google’s Threat Analysis Group (TAG) on May 27, 2025, and was promptly addressed the following day with a configuration update to the Stable version of Chrome across all platforms. As is typical, the advisory provides limited details concerning the…

New Chrome Zero-Day Vulnerability Actively Exploited; Google Releases Urgent Patch On June 3, 2025, Google announced the issuance of out-of-band updates aimed at rectifying three critical security issues within its Chrome browser. Among these vulnerabilities, one has been identified as actively exploited in the wild. This significant flaw, cataloged as…

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Urgent Chrome Zero-Day Vulnerability Being Actively Exploited; Google Releases Emergency Patch

June 3, 2025
Browser Security / Vulnerability

On Monday, Google announced emergency fixes for three security vulnerabilities in its Chrome browser, including a critical flaw currently being exploited in the wild. This high-severity issue, tracked as CVE-2025-5419 (CVSS score: 8.8), pertains to an out-of-bounds read and write vulnerability in the V8 JavaScript and WebAssembly engine. According to the National Vulnerability Database (NVD), “Out-of-bounds read and write in V8 in Google Chrome prior to version 137.0.7151.68 allowed remote attackers to potentially exploit heap corruption via a specially crafted HTML page.” The flaw was identified and reported by Clement Lecigne and Benoît Sevens of Google’s Threat Analysis Group (TAG) on May 27, 2025, and was promptly addressed the following day with a configuration update to the Stable version of Chrome across all platforms. As is typical, the advisory provides limited details concerning the…

Meta Exposes Extensive Cyber Espionage Campaigns on Social Media in South Asia

May 04, 2023
Social Media / Cyber Risk

Three distinct threat actors exploited countless elaborate fake profiles on Facebook and Instagram to conduct targeted attacks against individuals in South Asia. “These advanced persistent threats (APTs) relied heavily on social engineering tactics to deceive users into clicking malicious links, downloading malware, or sharing sensitive information online,” stated Guy Rosen, Meta’s chief information security officer. “This focus on social engineering reduced their need to invest heavily in malware development.” The counterfeit accounts utilized traditional tactics, pretending to be romantic interests, recruiters, journalists, or military personnel. Notably, two cyber espionage initiatives involved low-sophistication malware, likely attempting to evade app verification measures from Apple and Google. Meta’s findings revealed…

Meta Uncovers Extensive Cyber Espionage Campaigns Targeting South Asia On May 4, 2023, Meta revealed the discovery of a significant cyber espionage operation involving multiple threat actors utilizing a network of fraudulent identities on Facebook and Instagram. These campaigns aimed at individuals across South Asia, deploying a variety of deceptive…

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Meta Exposes Extensive Cyber Espionage Campaigns on Social Media in South Asia

May 04, 2023
Social Media / Cyber Risk

Three distinct threat actors exploited countless elaborate fake profiles on Facebook and Instagram to conduct targeted attacks against individuals in South Asia. “These advanced persistent threats (APTs) relied heavily on social engineering tactics to deceive users into clicking malicious links, downloading malware, or sharing sensitive information online,” stated Guy Rosen, Meta’s chief information security officer. “This focus on social engineering reduced their need to invest heavily in malware development.” The counterfeit accounts utilized traditional tactics, pretending to be romantic interests, recruiters, journalists, or military personnel. Notably, two cyber espionage initiatives involved low-sophistication malware, likely attempting to evade app verification measures from Apple and Google. Meta’s findings revealed…

Researcher Uncovers Vulnerability Exposing Phone Numbers Linked to Google Accounts

Jun 10, 2025
Vulnerability / API Security

Google has acted to resolve a security flaw that could allow malicious actors to brute-force recovery phone numbers associated with Google accounts, potentially compromising user privacy and security. Singaporean security researcher “brutecat” identified that the vulnerability exploited a weakness in the company’s account recovery feature. The issue involved a now-obsolete version of the Google username recovery form (“accounts.google[.]com/signin/usernamerecovery”) that lacked sufficient anti-abuse measures to limit excessive requests. This page allows users to check if a recovery email or phone number is linked to a specific display name (e.g., “John Smith”). By bypassing the CAPTCHA rate limits, attackers could rapidly test various permutations of a Google account’s phone number, leading to possible exploitation.

Security Flaw Discovered in Google Account Recovery Process Exposes User Privacy On June 10, 2025, a significant security vulnerability was identified in Google’s account recovery system, raising concerns about potential risks to user privacy and security. The flaw, discovered by Singaporean security researcher known as “brutecat,” allows for the brute-force…

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Researcher Uncovers Vulnerability Exposing Phone Numbers Linked to Google Accounts

Jun 10, 2025
Vulnerability / API Security

Google has acted to resolve a security flaw that could allow malicious actors to brute-force recovery phone numbers associated with Google accounts, potentially compromising user privacy and security. Singaporean security researcher “brutecat” identified that the vulnerability exploited a weakness in the company’s account recovery feature. The issue involved a now-obsolete version of the Google username recovery form (“accounts.google[.]com/signin/usernamerecovery”) that lacked sufficient anti-abuse measures to limit excessive requests. This page allows users to check if a recovery email or phone number is linked to a specific display name (e.g., “John Smith”). By bypassing the CAPTCHA rate limits, attackers could rapidly test various permutations of a Google account’s phone number, leading to possible exploitation.

NY Man and Company Ordered to Pay $228M in Ponzi Scheme Settlement

Blockchain & Cryptocurrency, Cryptocurrency Fraud, Fraud Management & Cybercrime Highlights: Coinbase’s Misconfigured Smart Contract, GMX Repayment Plans Rashmi Ramesh (rashmiramesh_) • August 21, 2025 Image: Shutterstock Each week, Information Security Media Group compiles notable cybersecurity incidents in the realm of digital assets. This week includes a New York Ponzi scammer…

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Google Issues Android Security Patch to Address 3 Actively Exploited Vulnerabilities

Date: July 7, 2023

In its latest security update, Google has addressed 46 new vulnerabilities in the Android operating system, highlighting three that are actively exploited in targeted attacks. Notably, CVE-2023-26083 pertains to a memory leak issue in the Arm Mali GPU driver for Bifrost, Avalon, and Valhall architectures. This vulnerability was previously exploited in December 2022, allowing spyware to infiltrate Samsung devices. Its severity prompted the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) to issue a patching directive for federal agencies in April 2023. Additionally, CVE-2021-29256 represents a high-severity flaw affecting certain versions of the Bifrost and Midgard Arm Mali GPU kernel drivers, enabling an unprivileged user to access sensitive data and escalate privileges to the root level.

Google Addresses Critical Vulnerabilities in Latest Android Update On July 7, 2023, Google rolled out its monthly security updates for the Android operating system, patching a total of 46 newly identified vulnerabilities. Notably, three of these vulnerabilities have been confirmed as actively exploited in specific targeted attacks, raising concerns among…

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Google Issues Android Security Patch to Address 3 Actively Exploited Vulnerabilities

Date: July 7, 2023

In its latest security update, Google has addressed 46 new vulnerabilities in the Android operating system, highlighting three that are actively exploited in targeted attacks. Notably, CVE-2023-26083 pertains to a memory leak issue in the Arm Mali GPU driver for Bifrost, Avalon, and Valhall architectures. This vulnerability was previously exploited in December 2022, allowing spyware to infiltrate Samsung devices. Its severity prompted the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) to issue a patching directive for federal agencies in April 2023. Additionally, CVE-2021-29256 represents a high-severity flaw affecting certain versions of the Bifrost and Midgard Arm Mali GPU kernel drivers, enabling an unprivileged user to access sensitive data and escalate privileges to the root level.

Hackers Launch Social Engineering Attack on Workday

Workday has confirmed it suffered a significant data breach stemming from a comprehensive social engineering campaign that compromised a third-party vendor’s information. This breach allowed unauthorized individuals to infiltrate systems and potentially access sensitive data. The attackers employed deceptive tactics, impersonating IT and human resources personnel, ultimately tricking employees into…

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The Allianz Life Data Breach Has Undergone a Significant Escalation

A significant data breach at Allianz Life has been exposed, with the credential notification site Have I Been Pwned reporting that approximately 1.1 million accounts have been compromised. This figure represents a substantial proportion of Allianz Life’s 1.4 million North American customers, alongside data from financial professionals and specific Allianz…

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