Stagefright code is now published – ITavisen.no

Time is running out for Google and Samsung to launch updates.

In late July cracked news of a serious bug in Android that could allow hackers to take control of a device just by sending an MMS.

urgent
Among other hackers can take pictures and listen microphone without the user being aware of it. This is fixed in Android 5.0 and later versions.

Google and its partners have previously requested security firm Zimperium to postpone publication of the code which utilizes several of the flaws in Android, but now it lies company decided to publish it. Thus, it is urgent for Google, Samsung, Sony and other Android manufacturers sending out updates which seal all holes.

Are you affected?
“Stagefright Detector App» is an Android app that will find out if your mobile (Android 2.3.3 or later) is exposed to MMS-hole “Stagefright.”

Should it turn out that your mobile is affected, do not use Google Hangouts messages and MMS is

Google and Samsung have sealed the hole in a variety of their mobiles, while HTC, LG, Sony and Motorola have announced that fixes are underway, at least for mobiles which are still in sales.

Also read: They laughed raw of iPhone, but Android has a much bigger problem.

Source:
Ars technica