It’s been a while since the Android began to go through different issues regarding Security users. The main problem that has affected the lives of users of devices with the system is the Stagefright , a bug that leaves you vulnerable to security of mobile devices. Unfortunately it was found another vulnerability that can make malicious people to steal information from users.
Professionals Trend Micro security company found a problem in Android media server, a feature called AudioEffect . The problem with this feature is that it does not check the information correctly some tools such as media reprodures apps. Ie, so you can make an application in order to steal information.
Anyone who wants to perform some malicious action, could exploit the vulnerability and develop an application to perform various actions, such as taking pictures, recording videos, play MP4 files, and more. It’s an easy way to steal personal information from users with Android devices.
The Google already knows of the fault, which is affecting consumers with Android versions from 2.3 to 5.1.1, a security company informed the Giant in June. In August was published an update on the Android Open Source Project, solving the problem.
Now the manufacturers of mobile devices with Google’s operating system should update the system so that the error does not affect most people. Despite the distribution system has greatly improved in recent years, probably many users will not receive the patch out of receiving more support with updates.
Now let’s hope the problem is also corrected nevertheless apparently Google He failed to address the latter. After the patches offered, a security company said more than 950 million Android devices continued to vulnerability caused by Stagefright.
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