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Google Patches Pixel Modem Flaw Exploited in Targeted Attacks

Part of the Modem story · since 16 Sep

Quiet for 6 weekslast report 16 Sep6 articles6 outlets
16 Sep · SecurityOnline first10 Oct18 OctNowThis article3rd of 6
  • Wed 16 Sep, 07:57 UTC. SecurityOnline, first report. Google Patches Pixel Modem Flaw Exploited in Targeted Attacks. Cites a CVE in CISA KEV.
  • Wed 16 Sep, 11:22 UTC. Malwarebytes, its first report on the story. Google Patches Pixel Modem Flaw Exploited in Targeted Attacks. Cites a CVE in CISA KEV.
  • Wed 16 Sep, 11:57 UTC. The Hacker News, its first report on the story. Google Patches Pixel Modem Flaw Exploited in Targeted Attacks. This article, 3rd of 6.
  • Wed 16 Sep, 13:40 UTC. SecurityWeek, its first report on the story. Google Patches Pixel Zero Day Exploited in Targeted Attacks. Cites a CVE in CISA KEV.
  • Wed 16 Sep, 14:01 UTC. CISA, its first report on the story. Actively Exploited Pixel Modem Flaw Bypasses Permission Checks. Cites a CVE in CISA KEV.
  • Wed 16 Sep, 14:16 UTC. Security Affairs, its first report on the story. Google Fixes Exploited Pixel Modem Flaw in September Update. Cites a CVE in CISA KEV.

Google has addressed a security vulnerability in its Pixel modem, which has shown signs of limited targeted exploitation. The patch comes as a proactive measure to enhance mobile security for its users, ensuring that potential threats are mitigated effectively.

How the story developed

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Quiet for 6 weekslast report 16 Sep6 articles6 outlets

6 articles from 6 outlets since 16 Sep. Quiet since 16 Sep. This was the 3rd report, 4 hours after the first.

Now16 Sep17First reportSecurityOnline · 16 Sep, 07:57This article3rd of 6 · day 0
  • Wed 16 Sep, 07:57 UTC. SecurityOnline, first report. Google Patches Pixel Modem Flaw Exploited in Targeted Attacks. Cites a CVE in CISA KEV.
  • Wed 16 Sep, 11:22 UTC. Malwarebytes, its first report on the story. Google Patches Pixel Modem Flaw Exploited in Targeted Attacks. Cites a CVE in CISA KEV.
  • Wed 16 Sep, 11:57 UTC. The Hacker News, its first report on the story. Google Patches Pixel Modem Flaw Exploited in Targeted Attacks. This article, 3rd of 6.
  • Wed 16 Sep, 13:40 UTC. SecurityWeek, its first report on the story. Google Patches Pixel Zero Day Exploited in Targeted Attacks. Cites a CVE in CISA KEV.
  • Wed 16 Sep, 14:01 UTC. CISA, its first report on the story. Actively Exploited Pixel Modem Flaw Bypasses Permission Checks. Cites a CVE in CISA KEV.
  • Wed 16 Sep, 14:16 UTC. Security Affairs, its first report on the story. Google Fixes Exploited Pixel Modem Flaw in September Update. Cites a CVE in CISA KEV.
  • Known exploited CVE
  • No CVE
  • Larger: an outlet’s first report
  • Square: official source
  • Coverage over time
  • Quiet time, folded
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  1. Wed 16 SepDay 06
    1. Google Patches Pixel Modem Flaw Exploited in Targeted Attacks07:57 · SecurityOnline · First report · Known exploited CVE
    2. Google Patches Pixel Modem Flaw Exploited in Targeted Attacks11:57 · The Hacker News · This article, 3rd of 6
    3. Actively Exploited Pixel Modem Flaw Bypasses Permission Checks14:01 · CISA · official · CISA alert · Known exploited CVE
    Show 3 more from 16 Sep
    1. Google Patches Pixel Modem Flaw Exploited in Targeted Attacks11:22 · Malwarebytes · Known exploited CVE
    2. Google Patches Pixel Zero Day Exploited in Targeted Attacks13:40 · SecurityWeek · Known exploited CVE
    3. Google Fixes Exploited Pixel Modem Flaw in September Update14:16 · Security Affairs · Known exploited CVE

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