Security risk assessment of android automotive OS software supply chain using firmware reverse engineering

Researchers examined the security risks in Android Automotive OS by using firmware reverse engineering (a technique to analyze compiled software by converting it back into human-readable form) to study the software supply chain (all the components and vendors involved in building the final software). The study, published in August 2026, assessed vulnerabilities in how Android Automotive OS software is developed and distributed, particularly focusing on potential weaknesses introduced through third-party components and dependencies.