(Thechieftainspear) – Security researchers have uncovered undocumented commands in a widely used Bluetooth chip, raising concerns about potential vulnerabilities in over a billion devices globally.
The affected chip, known as the ESP32, is manufactured by Espressif, a Shanghai-based company. The hidden commands, originally intended for internal debugging, could be exploited by attackers to spoof devices, access sensitive data, or distribute malware via Bluetooth connections.
Espressif Responds to Findings
Espressif has acknowledged the existence of these commands but maintains that they were designed for testing purposes and do not pose a security risk under normal circumstances. However, in response to the discovery, the company has announced plans to remove the commands in a future firmware update.
Potential Security Risks
For most users, the risk remains low, but experts warn that hackers who gain physical access to a device or have control over its software could leverage these hidden functions for malicious purposes.
Device owners are encouraged to stay informed about firmware updates from Espressif and apply any security patches as soon as they become available .
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