Google’s Android devices are facing a serious security risk, and the Indian government has issued a warning to all users.
The alert comes from CERT-In (Indian Computer Emergency Response Team) on January 14, 2026, and it has a critical severity rating, meaning immediate action is required.
According to CERT-In, the vulnerability could allow a remote attacker to execute malicious code on your Android device, potentially causing data loss or other damages.
What Is the Risk?
The problem lies in a key Android component related to Dolby Digital Plus (DD+), which is used for high-resolution audio and better streaming quality.
The vulnerability is caused by a buffer overflow in Dolby DD+ decoding.
This can lead to memory corruption and crashes.
Both individual users and organizations using Android devices are at risk.
Affected Android versions:
Dolby UDC versions 4.5 through 4.13
If exploited, this security flaw could allow hackers to take control of the device or steal sensitive information.
How to Protect Your Device
Google and Dolby have already released a security patch to fix this issue.
Android users must install the latest security update to stay protected.
Steps to update your Android device:
Go to Settings
Tap on System → Update
Check for new available software versions
Install the update and reboot your device
The required patch is 05-01-2026 or later.
Google also confirmed that users on Android 10 and above will receive similar security updates in the coming days.
Key Takeaway
This vulnerability highlights the importance of keeping your Android device updated.
Installing the latest security patch immediately will prevent potential attacks and keep your data safe.
