Google admits new Android OS security issues
(Ricoh is only manufacturer that uses Android OS in its MFPs. It's used as the user interface)
- Google announced 26 new security vulnerabilities have been discovered in its Android OS which is used in many devices, including smartphones, MFPs, etc.
- Could allow hackers to “escalate their privileges on vulnerable devices”
- Also could allow “malicious app with no additional execution privileges needed”
- Google is issuing new patches to resolve the issues