A critical vulnerability found in Android devices could potentially be exploited to hijack virtually all mobile apps, according to SC Magazine. This elevation-of-privilege vulnerability could be exploited without root access or user permission, allowing hackers to spy on individuals or steal their login credentials. While Android 10 is not affected by the vulnerability, Google has developed a security patch for Android versions 8, 8.1 and 9, which was released the general public as part of its May Security Bulletin. However, mobile security experts point out that Android versions prior to 8 remain endangered, and they note that availability of patches may depend on the particular device a user owns and whether the manufacturer has deployed the fix.
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