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Autonomous root exploit released for Tcl Android TV

Original: Show HN: Autonomous root for Tcl Android TV via CVE-2022-22706

A developer has published an autonomous rooting tool for Tcl Android TV sets exploiting CVE-2022-22706, a known vulnerability in the MediaTek chipsets used by the devices. The tool, hosted on GitLab, lets owners gain root access without manual steps. The release is drawing attention on Hacker News, where users are debating the security implications for Tcl televisions and whether such flaws should be disclosed and patched.

Why now: A newly published one-click root exploit for a widely sold TV brand raises device security and disclosure concerns.

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