Archive · 12 Jun 2025
India Warns of Security Risks for Devices with MediaTek Chips
The Indian government is warning people about a potential security problem in many phones, TVs, and other devices.
These devices use chips made by MediaTek.
CERT-In, the cybersecurity team, says these chips have flaws that could let hackers take over the devices or make them stop working.
MediaTek is fixing the problems and sending the fixes to companies that make these devices.
Soon, the devices will get updates that fix the problems.
The advice is to update devices as soon as they get the new software to stay safe.
India's cybersecurity agency, CERT-In, issued a high-severity alert for devices with MediaTek processors.
The alert warns of vulnerabilities allowing hackers to gain control or disrupt operations.
Affected devices include smartphones, laptops, smart TVs, and connected home appliances.
MediaTek has identified the issues and is providing fixes to device manufacturers.
Users are advised to update their devices when patches are released.
- Who
- CERT-In warned users of devices using MediaTek chipsets.
- What
- CERT-In issued a warning about security flaws in MediaTek processors.
- When
- The CERT-In advisory was issued on June 11, 2025.
- Where
- India
- Why
- To alert users of vulnerabilities that could lead to cyberattacks.
Users at Risk
Manufacturers to Provide Updates
Potential for Hackers
Users at Risk
Vulnerabilities in MediaTek chips could allow attackers to gain elevated privileges.
Manufacturers to Provide Updates
Manufacturers will roll out security updates.
- Agency
- CERT-In
- Severity
- High
- Affected Devices
- Smartphones, laptops, smart TVs, routers, etc.
- Processor
- MediaTek
- Action
- Update devices when patches are released
- Date of Advisory
- June 11, 2025
