Android.Janus.APK.Signature.Security.Bypass

description-logoDescription

This indicates an attack attempt to exploit a Security Bypass vulnerability in Android.
The vulnerability is due to a lack of checking when Android APK files signed using V1 signature scheme. An attacker can exploit this by tricking an unsuspecting user into opening a APK file with malicious DEX code, then the malicious APK will be executed.

affected-products-logoAffected Products

Android Versions: 5.1.1, 6.0, 6.0.1, 7.0, 7.1.1, 7.1.2, 8.0

Impact logoImpact

Security Bypass: Remote attackers can bypass security checking of vulnerable systems.

recomended-action-logoRecommended Actions

Apply the most recent upgrade or patch from the vendor.
https://www.android.com/

Coverage

IPS (Regular DB)
IPS (Extended DB)

Version Updates

Date Version Detail
2023-05-17 23.556 Default_action:pass:drop
2023-03-28 23.521