The reason I mention it is for all of us who buy cheap products running Android and never change over the OS (or in the case of my smartphone, can't).
Here is the link to a FoxNews (I'm not otherwise any fan of them) article: Linux flaw puts 1.4 billion Android devices at risk of spying attack, experts warn
Here is the link to a FoxNews (I'm not otherwise any fan of them) article: Linux flaw puts 1.4 billion Android devices at risk of spying attack, experts warn