Google Patches Actively Exploited FreeType Flaw in Android Update
Tuesday, May 6, 2025, 12:21 pm
Google has swiftly addressed security concerns by patching an actively exploited zero‐click FreeType vulnerability in Android. The update counters risks that could lead to remote code execution, underscoring the tech giant’s rapid response amid mounting cyber threats. Users are urged to update immediately.
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Google has released the May 2025 security updates for Android with fixes for 45 security flaws, including an actively exploited zero-click FreeType 2 code execution vulnerability. [...]
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