- Nearly all Google Pixel phones are left exposed by an unpatched flaw in a hidden Android app called “Showcase.apk,” which has existed since September 2017 and allows for potential device manipulation and takeover.
- The vulnerability is linked to a system-level application developed for Verizon by Smith Micro, which has deep privileges including remote code execution and installation.
- Researchers from iVerify disclosed the issue to Google in May, but as of now, no fix has been released, leading to concerns about the security of the Pixel ecosystem.
- The flaw requires physical access to the device to exploit, but it raises significant security concerns, especially as other Android devices may also be affected.
- The slow response from Google has prompted companies like Palantir to phase out Pixel and all Android devices due to eroded trust in the ecosystem.
https://www.wired.com/story/google-android-pixel-showcase-vulnerability/
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