Samsung Galaxy Backdoor Vulnerability

Certain models of Samsung’s Galaxy line of phones and tablets have a back door exploit that leaves them vulnerable to attackers. Researchers from the Replicant Project, a group that builds alternative versions of Android, first went public with the notice of the exploit this Wednesday. They noted that the exploit was pertaining to the devices’ radio modems, which can sometimes be capable of executing Remote File System commands. This gives hackers access to the phone or tablet’s private files as well as the ability to remotely turn on the camera and microphone in the device. With access to the user’s personal information, it is possible for hackers to copy, edit, remove, or add files to the device.
Replicant’s researchers state that the problem could be resolved with a mere software patch. Samsung has yet to comment on the exploit or release a patch. The models known to be affected are: the Nexus S, the Galaxy S, the Galaxy S 2, the Galaxy Note, the Galaxy Nexus, the Galaxy Tablet 2 7.0, Galaxy Tab 2 10.1, Galaxy S 3, and Galaxy Note 2. It is possible that other models are affected as well.
Replicant claims that the exploit does not exist on their versions of Android.
Samsung Galaxy Security Alert: Android Backdoor Discovered- Information Week