A mobile security firm has found a serious vulnerability in a budget-focused Unisoc chipset. The vulnerability exists in the Unisoc SC9863A chipset, which powers several budget smartphones from popular brands like Nokia, Samsung, and more. And, this very flaw can let hackers access all of your data with ease. Here are the details.
According to a recent report published by Kryptowire, a security vulnerability in the Unisoc SC9863A chipset puts many budget phone users at risk due to its nature and if it is exploited by attackers, it could allow them to take full control of a user’s device and access their sensitive information stored on the device.
Kryptowire says that the vulnerability was initially discovered back in December 2021. Following this, the research firm notified the OEMs as well as Unisoc about the security flaw. However, Unisoc has not released any patch to fix the issue as of now.
