The December Android Security Bulletin has been released, and we are still waiting for the update

Mondo Social Updated on 2024-01-28

Google has finally released the Android Security Bulletin for the month of December, which has now addressed a number of vulnerabilities. However, it's worth noting that the update is still not available on Pixel devices or other devices. So, if you've been waiting for an update, you might have to wait a little longer.

Security fixes are listed in security patch levels 2023-12-05 and later based on information provided in the December 2023 Android Security Bulletin. All partners will be notified of these issues one month prior to release, and source patches will be released on AOSP in the coming days.

In the latest security bulletin, Google talks about addressing 85 vulnerabilities, several of which are critical and high-severity vulnerabilities. The new Android patch should also address a severity level vulnerability that allows remote execution without any user interaction**, and if that sounds scary to you, that's because it is.

While we finally have access to the Android Security Bulletin for the month of December, we're still waiting for the Pixel device to actually receive the update. The update was supposed to roll out on Monday, but so far, there has been no trace. There's a chance that the update will be released later this week, and when it does, you'll see it on supported devices without any issues.

It's also worth noting that the December security patch should also bring a new Pixel feature drop, which could be another reason why the update hasn't landed on Pixel devices so far. Similarly, you will be notified when an update is finally available.

Honestly, I'm glad to see that Google is actively working to make sure that all android users have a good experience and don't run into issues that could threaten their devices. While these monthly patches may seem like small, insignificant updates, in reality, they are very useful, and I always advise all users to make sure they update their devices without delay.

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