5G Baseband Chips in Google Phones Found Vulnerable to Dozen Flaws
Researchers Uncover Critical Security Holes
Security researchers have identified a dozen vulnerabilities in 5G baseband chips found in phones manufactured by Google. These flaws could allow hackers to exploit 5G basebands—used to connect phones to mobile networks—to redirect users to fake towers, intercept data, and even disable devices by dropping connections.
Researchers from Pennsylvania State University
A team of researchers from Pennsylvania State University led the effort to uncover the vulnerabilities. According to their findings, the flaws could enable attackers to access sensitive user information, including call logs and text messages. They could also disrupt phone connections, making them inaccessible.
Defense-in-Depth Strategy
This revelation undermines Google's defense-in-depth security strategy, which layers multiple security mechanisms to protect Android devices. The flaws in 5G baseband chips represent a significant chink in this armor.
11 New Design Flaws
Researchers from Purdue University and the University of Iowa have also discovered 11 new design flaws in 5G basebands that could be exploited for further attacks. These vulnerabilities, known as "5Ghoul," allow attackers to launch persistent attacks that can disrupt connections and freeze devices.
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