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Espressif's Response to Undocumented Commands in ESP32 Bluetooth by Tarlogic


Recently, some media have reported on a press release initially calling out ESP32 chips for having a “backdoor”. Espressif would like to take this opportunity to clarify this matter for our users and partners.

This program offers a bug bounty, encouraging researchers to collaborate with us to discover and fix potential issues, enhancing the security of the entire ecosystem. Their responsible disclosures and continued support have been invaluable in helping users accurately assess the security implications and maintain the integrity of their connected devices. At the same time, we recommend that users rely on official firmware and regularly update it to ensure their products receive the latest security patches.

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