Qualcomm confirms security issue; Samsung and Apple devices affected | Technical news

US semiconductor manufacturer Qualcomm has confirmed that some of its chips have security vulnerabilities that have been exploited by hackers. In an announcement published on October 7, Qualcomm stated that Google Threat Analysis Group reported a security vulnerability, identified as CVE-2024-43047, “potentially under limited, targeted exploitation.”

The company has listed a total of 64 affected chips, including mobile System-on-chips (SoCs), modems and FastConnect connectivity modules. Notable chips mentioned include the Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 flagship SoC, Snapdragon 888+, Snapdragon 660 and Snapdragon 680. This suggests that devices powered by these chips including smartphones from brands like Samsung, OnePlus, Xiaomi, Oppo and Motorola, potentially vulnerable to a security breach. Qualcomm also listed the Snapdragon X55 5G modem, used in Apple’s iPhone 12 series, as one of the affected chipsets.

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