Security News > 2020 > February > Two Critical Android Bugs Get Patched in February Update

Google has released a security update for a critical flaw in its Android operating system that allows hackers to execute remote code on affected handsets, potentially allowing an adversary to gain remote access to the device.

Part of Google's February Android Security Bulletin, released Monday, also warns of a second critical flaw that could allow a remote hacker to gain access to an Android handset and obtain sensitive data.

The second critical bug patched by Google, as part of its February security update, is an information disclosure vulnerability.

Altogether, Google's February patch roundup for its Android OS includes 25 bugs and patches.

Nineteen of those vulnerabilities are rated high, with four additional bugs also rated high, but associated with Qualcomm chipsets used inside Android devices.

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