Android Alert: Critical June Flaw Puts Your Phone at Risk

Google has released its June 2025 security bulletin, revealing several vulnerabilities rated "critical" and "high" affecting millions of Android phones. One of the most serious could allow an attacker to take control of your device without you doing anything.

Every month, Google publishes a security bulletin detailing the vulnerabilities discovered in the Android operating system and the solutions to fix them. The June 2025 bulletin has raised alarm bells, as it includes several high-severity security flaws, one of which is particularly dangerous due to the way it can be exploited.

This month's most concerning vulnerability is in a core component of the Android system framework. It has been rated "High" in severity, and its primary risk is "local elevation of privilege."

• * What does this mean in simple terms? A malicious app installed on your phone could exploit this flaw to grant itself administrator permissions, gaining near-total control over your device.
• * What's the biggest risk? According to Google's official report, exploiting this vulnerability requires "no user interaction." This makes it extremely dangerous. Unlike other scams that require you to click on a link or download a file, an attacker could take control without you having to do anything, other than having a compromised app installed.

The consequences of such an attack could include the theft of personal data, the installation of more malware, or the spying on your activities.

In addition to the main flaw, the bulletin details other significant risks that have been addressed with the latest patch:

• * System Component Flaw: Similar to the above, this allows for "elevation of privilege," but in this case, it does require user interaction to be exploited (e.g., the victim installing an app from an untrusted source).
• * Android Runtime Flaw: This vulnerability could lead to a "permanent denial of service" (PDoS). In the worst case, an attacker could render your phone completely unusable or "brick," requiring a factory reset to recover.
• * Hardware Component Flaws: The patch also addresses vulnerabilities in components from manufacturers such as Qualcomm and Arm, which are the foundation of most Android phone processors. These hardware flaws are also considered high severity.

"Android partners are encouraged to address all issues mentioned in this bulletin and use the latest security patch level." – Android Security Bulletin, June 2025.

The good news is that Google has already developed a fix for all of these issues. The bad news is that it depends on your phone's manufacturer (Samsung, Xiaomi, Motorola, etc.) to ensure you receive the update in time.

To find out if you're protected, you should check your device's "security patch level."

• 1. Go to Settings on your phone.
• 2. Scroll down and look for “Phone information” or “About device.”
• 3. Look for an option called “Software Information” or similar.
• 4. Inside, you’ll see a line that says “Android Security Patch Level.”

To be fully protected against the threats described, your security patch must be June 5, 2025 (2025-06-05) or later. If your patch date is earlier, your device is still vulnerable. In that case, you should go to Settings > Software Update and manually check for a new update.

Security vulnerabilities are a constant reality in the tech world. The June 2025 Android report highlights the existence of serious flaws that put the privacy and integrity of millions of users' devices at risk. Although a solution already exists, ultimate protection depends on a chain of responsibility: Google creates the patch, manufacturers adapt and distribute it, and users must install it. Checking that your phone is updated is not a simple recommendation; it's an essential and immediate security measure.