Check Point Research has discovered vulnerabilities in MediaTek’s chips, which are embedded in 37% of all smartphones worldwide. The vulnerabilities were discovered in the audio processor accessible from the Android user space. If exploited, hackers can potentially spy on the user from an unprivileged Android app. As smartphone chipmakers continue to innovate more security features, …

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Check Point Research has identified security flaws in the smartphone chip found in 37% of the world’s smartphones, made by Taiwanese manufacturer MediaTek. MediaTek’s chip serves as the main processor for almost all notable Android devices, including Xiaomi, Oppo, Realme, Vivo, and more. The security holes were found inside the chip’s audio processor. Without a …