A mobile security solutions firm Kryptowire has identified some serious security and privacy vulnerabilities in smartphones powered by UNISOC SC9863A chips and has alerted owners of such smartphones as such. Kryptowire says that the specified UNISOC SoC has a flaw that could be exploited by hackers to get access to user data and functionality of the mobile device.
The UNISOC SC986 3A chipset is quite prevalent in several of the budget brands including Nokia and it is unclear how this reported flaw will affect the standing of the chipmaker. Some of the stated consequences of the vulnerabilities include gaining access to call records, text messages, contacts, video records, and other privacy data that could hurt the user when hackers put such to use. It is even possible to remotely use the device’s rear camera or remotely operate the device.
As per the details put out by Kryptowire, it is said that the firm had reported the issue to UNISOC since December 2021, but we are yet to get any update from the company on the issue. Device manufacturers and mobile carrier networks have also been notified of the security vulnerability of the UNISOC SC9863A chipset. We expect to see upgrades rolled out by different OEMs sporting the budget UNISOC chipset to take care of the highlighted vulnerabilities. This would be in collaboration with the chipmaker, UNISOC.
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