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Qualcomm has released almost two dozen patches for different products, fixing, among other things, a vulnerability most likely being exploited by state-sponsored attackers.

The company's security advisory detailed 20 patches for vulnerabilities affecting different chipsets, including CVE-2024-43047, a high-severity (7.8 score) bug described as “memory corruption while maintaining memory maps of HLOS memory.”

The bug was said to be affecting Snapdragon 660 and above, 5G modems, and FastConnect 6700, 6800, 6900, and 7800 Wi-Fi/Bluetooth kits.

Multiple devices affected

Qualcomm stressed this bug had already been mentioned by Google’s Threat Analysis Group (TAG), the company’s security arm that usually analyzes zero-day vulnerabilities exploited by nation-states and other state-sponsored actors.

"There are indications from Google Threat Analysis Group that CVE-2024-43047 may be under limited, targeted exploitation," the advisory reads. "Patches for the issue affecting the FASTRPC driver have been made available to OEMs together with a strong recommendation to deploy the update on affected devices as soon as possible."

Another notable mention from the batch is the patch for CVE-2024-33066, a vulnerability described as “memory corruption while redirecting log file to any file location with any file name.” It carries a severity score of 9.8 and is deemed critical. However, there is no evidence of abuse in the wild just yet.

Being a major chip manufacturer, Qualcomm is often the target of cybercriminals. Roughly a year ago, Qualcomm found multiple flaws in the Ardeno GPU and Compute DSP drivers (again, after being tipped off by Google’s TAG), which were used in “limited, targeted exploitation”. In that case, as well, it was said that the vulnerabilities were most likely abused by state-sponsored actors in espionage and data exfiltration attacks.

In both cases, Qualcomm urged its customers to apply the available patches as soon as possible.

Via The Register

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Apple is reportedly gearing up to launch new Apple AirTags in the first-half of 2025, a release which would be the device line’s first refresh since the original Apple AirTag launched back in 2021.

This comes via Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman and corroborates a report from last year made by analyst Ming-Chi Kuo, who says the new AirTag will likely launch with the second-generation ultra-wideband chip that the iPhone 15 released with. The chip should lead to more accurate location tracking, making it easier to find your lost AirTag. It’s also expected to add Apple Vision Pro integration, but what form this will take isn’t yet known.

Otherwise, the AirTag 2 doesn’t appear set to reinvent the wheel. The IP67 rating should continue to provide protection against dust and water, and the battery should still be replaceable. This however does mean the tag may still require an add-on for it to be attached to a keyring.

This design decision does maintain the AirTag’s more high-end aesthetic, however also makes it a pricier option compared to rival BlueTooth trackers.

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Toyota is showcasing a series of sustainable developments at the Japan Mobility Bizweek later this month – including its vision of a portable hydrogen cartridge future, which could apparently provide 'swappable' power for next-gen hydrogen fuel cell electric vehicles (FCEVs).

Originally a project of Toyota’s mobility technology subsidiary Woven (formerly Woven Planet), the team produced a working prototype of a hydrogen cartridge back in 2022 but has since developed the idea further… and appears to be running with it.

The latest cartridges are lighter and easier to transport, with Toyota claiming the current iteration has been developed with the experience the company has gained in reducing the size and weight of the hydrogen tanks used in its fuel cell electric vehicles.

The concept involves hydrogen cartridges that are compact and light enough to be carried by hand, with one model wearing what looks like an oversized AA battery on his back in a specially design backpack.

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Put simply, the cartridges would allow fuel cell electric vehicle drivers to swap out their power source when hydrogen levels run low, rather than having to refuel at a station like you typically would with a fossil fuel-powered car.

But Toyota also feels that these refillable and renewable cartridges could be used in a multitude of situations, such as to generate electricity in a fuel cell to power the home or even providing hydrogen to burn for cooking.

In fact, Toyota and the Rinnai Corporation are exhibiting a stove at Japan Mobility Bizweek that does just that. Similarly, in emergency situations, the hydrogen cartridge could be removed from the car and used to power any applicable device in the case of a blackout, for example.

Although just a concept for now, Toyota feels that these lightweight, portable cartridges could create a more affordable and more convenient way to deliver hydrogen to where people live and work, without the need to lay a huge network of pipes.

Analysis: Is hydrogen key to a carbon neutral future?

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With advances in battery technology, the next generation of hydrogen fuel cell passenger cars, such as Renault's recent Emblème concept, could well boast more energy dense battery packs, so can harness the power of much smaller hydrogen tanks to help zero emissions vehicles travel further without lengthy charging stops.

Toyota’s vision of portable hydrogen cartridges has the potential to power a multitude of vehicles and everyday objects, from smaller capacity motorcycles to cars and even home appliances. 

The company’s concept would see fresh hydrogen cartridges delivered, alongside food and other items, with the spent cartridges retrieved and refilled. As a result, Toyota says it is currently looking to find matches with technologies and ideas from companies and startups in different fields, including both service provision and the development and sale of devices using the cartridges.

Although much debated in the automotive space, hydrogen is a flexible fuel source, with the ability to generate electricity in fuel cells or used as a combustion fuel. 

It emits nothing in the way of CO2 when used (water is the only byproduct), and it can help contribute to net zero targets if it is produced using renewable energy sources, such as wind and solar.

With demand waning globally for EVs, it feels as if hydrogen is back on the agenda, with the likes of Hyundai, BMW and Honda all exploring ways of making the technology commercially viable. 

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