Microsoft Finds Critical Bugs in Pre-Installed Apps on Millions of Devices
See Also: Microsoft Announces the Final Version of Windows 11 Microsoft didn’t disclose the complete list of apps that use the vulnerable framework in question. However, the framework had broad access permissions, including that of audio, camera, power, location, sensor data, and storage, to carry out its functions. Some of the affected apps are from large international mobile service providers such as Telus, AT&T, Rogers, Freedom Mobile, and Bell Canada –
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Additionally, Microsoft is recommending users lookout for the app package and remove it from their phones, if found. It is worth mentioning here that, the susceptible apps are also available on the Google Play Store. These apps have already passed the app storefront’s automatic safety checks without raising any red flags. The reason is that the safety check process does not lookout for these issues. Check Also: Microsoft Power Pages Allow you to Design Secure & Low-code Business Websites
