Nintendo identifies Switch exploit in which bad actor could run code or obtain information stored on the console
Nintendo has issued a security notice regarding an exploit that could allow unauthorized code execution or data access on Nintendo Switch consoles. The vulnerability requires a bad actor to scan a QR code displayed on the Switch screen when using the 'Send to Smartphone' feature or playing Mario Kart Live: Home Circuit. Nintendo recommends updating the console to firmware version 23.0.0 to mitigate the risk.
- Entities
- Platform: Nintendo Switch
- Topic: Cybersecurity
- Topic: Software Vulnerabilities
- Company: Nintendo
- Game: Mario Kart Live: Home Circuit
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