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Updated: 2024-11-06 23:10:27 Pacfic


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Critical Vulnerability in MediaTek Wi-Fi Chipsets Threatens Routers and Smartphones - 13d
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A critical vulnerability, tracked as CVE-2024-20017, has been discovered in MediaTek Wi-Fi chipsets. This vulnerability allows attackers to exploit a zero-click flaw, potentially compromising devices without any user interaction. This vulnerability poses a significant risk to both routers and smartphones equipped with MediaTek Wi-Fi chipsets. Attackers can exploit the flaw to gain remote code execution capabilities, allowing them to control affected devices and potentially steal sensitive information. This incident underscores the need for regular security updates and the importance of utilizing security solutions that can detect and mitigate zero-click vulnerabilities. The widespread use of MediaTek chipsets in consumer devices amplifies the potential impact of this vulnerability.


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