Ledger researchers uncover Android vulnerability allowing wallet seed extraction

Ledger’s Donjon security team disclosed a MediaTek Android flaw that could enable attackers to extract PIN codes and wallet seed phrases within seconds. The vulnerability affects devices running the MediaTek chipset, potentially exposing users to rapid seed compromise without requiring physical access to Ledger hardware itself. Ledger researchers published technical details to alert the broader security community and encourage patching across affected Android devices.