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A new exploit, dubbed “Qualcomm GBL Exploit,” has been floating around the internet over the past few days. While the identity of the discoverer is contentious, this exploit appears to target an oversight in how GBL (Generic Bootloader Library) is loaded on modern Android smartphones running on Qualcomm SoCs.
New Qualcomm exploit chain brings bootloader unlocking freedom to Android flagships (Updated: Statement)It’s not immediately clear if the GBL exploit can work on other Qualcomm SoCs beyond the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5. However, since GBL is being introduced with Android 16, that seems to be a requirement for now.
New Qualcomm exploit chain brings bootloader unlocking freedom to Android flagships (Updated: Statement)…While Qualcomm recommends immediately updating phones as soon as security updates are available, these security patches will effectively close the loophole used for bootloader unlocking. We recently reported on the new Qualcomm…
…A Qualcomm spokesperson shared with us the following statement: Developing technologies that endeavor to support robust security and privacy is a priority for Qualcomm Technologies. We commend the researchers from the Xiaomi…
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…Joe Maring / Android Authority Powering the HONOR Magic V6 is the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5. For the camera, the foldable features a 50MP primary camera, a 64MP periscope telephoto, a…
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