CERT-In Issues High-Severity Warning for MediaTek Devices: Urges Immediate Security Updates

The Indian Computer Emergency Response Team (CERT-In) has issued a high-severity alert warning users about critical vulnerabilities found in devices powered by MediaTek chipsets, including smartphones, laptops, smart TVs, tablets, and Wi-Fi routers. These flaws, caused by issues such as heap overflows, improper WLAN authentication, and Bluetooth-related bugs, could allow attackers to gain elevated access, steal sensitive data, or disable the device. CERT-In urges users to immediately install the latest firmware or software updates and reboot their devices to activate the fixes. The warning comes amid growing concerns over the widespread use of MediaTek processors in India and the potential risks of unpatched security loopholes.