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Amazon Fire TV Cube Security Flaws Allow Bootloader Unlocking and Permanent Root Access

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What happened

A recently released exploit package lets the third-generation Amazon Fire TV Cube gain an unlocked bootloader and persistent root access on firmware version PS7717 or earlier. Developed by XDA developer Pro-me3us, the project targets devices codenamed “gazelle”.

It combines temporary privilege escalation (gaining powers on a system that the user was not given) with a separate bootloader vulnerability to enable lasting system modifications. This release contains […] The post Amazon Fire TV Cube Security Flaws Allow Bootloader Unlocking and Permanent Root Access appeared first on GBHackers Security | #1 Globally Trusted Cyber Security News Platform .

Key facts

  • A recently — released: exploit package lets the third-generation Amazon Fire TV Cube gain an unlocked bootloader and persistent root access on firmware version PS7717 or earlier

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