Xiaomi, one of the world’s leading smartphone manufacturers, has been under scrutiny due to the recent discovery of 20 security vulnerabilities affecting its devices. If these vulnerabilities are exploited, sensitive user information could be leaked, potentially allowing remote control of affected devices. It is imperative that Xiaomi immediately addresses these vulnerabilities to guarantee the security of its users’ data.
Dangerous vulnerabilities in Xiaomi devices
The vulnerabilities affect both MIUI and HyperOS; HyperOS is actually a rebranded version of MIUI. Affected apps include familiar apps like Gallery, Mi Video, and Settings. Interestingly, some of the vulnerabilities arise from patching of AOSP (Android Open Source Project) applications by Xiaomi, indicating the need for more extensive testing and security measures during the patching process. List of programs that cause vulnerabilities:
- Gallery (com.miui.gallery)
- GetApps (com.xiaomi.mipicks)
- My Video (com.miui.videoplayer)
- MIUI Bluetooth (com.xiaomi.bluetooth)
- Phone Services (com.android.phone)
- Print Manager (com.android.printspooler)
- Security (com.miui.securitycenter)
- Security Core (com.miui.securitycore)
- Settings (com.android.settings)
- ShareMe (com.xiaomi.midrop)
- System Tracer (com.android.traceur)
- Xiaomi Cloud (com.miui.cloudservice)
While no system can claim to be completely immune to vulnerabilities, Xiaomi’s response is crucial. The company has taken a proactive approach by quickly releasing updates to fix major vulnerabilities, such as the one Microsoft reported for Xiaomi’s file manager. This responsiveness is commendable and gives confidence that Xiaomi is committed to resolving security issues immediately.
However, it is important for Xiaomi to remain vigilant and continue to prioritize security in its software development processes. Regular security checks, timely patches, and transparent communication with users about security updates are important practices for any modern technology company, especially one like Xiaomi.
While the latest vulnerabilities are concerning, Xiaomi’s efforts to fix them quickly and transparently are significant. The brand is expected to fix these vulnerabilities immediately.