Qualcomm confirms security vulnerability; Samsung, Apple devices affected

American 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 indicated a security vulnerability, identified as CVE-2024-43047, “may be 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.