ANDROIDOS_MSGDOS.A
Premium Service Abuser
Android OS
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Threat Type: Others
Destructiveness: No
Encrypted:
In the wild: Yes
OVERVIEW
This detection is a proof of concept (PoC) malware related to the Android vulnerability CVE-2015-3839.
To get a one-glance comprehensive view of the behavior of this Others, refer to the Threat Diagram shown below.
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This is the detection for a proof of concept (PoC) malware related to the Android vulnerability CVE-2015-3839. As of this writing, there is no discovered malware for the said vulnerability.
This is the Trend Micro detection for Android applications bundled with malicious code.
TECHNICAL DETAILS
Mobile Malware Routine
This is the Trend Micro detection for Android applications bundled with malicious code.
NOTES:
This is the detection for a proof of concept (PoC) malware related to the Android vulnerability CVE-2015-3839. As of this writing, there is no discovered malware for the said vulnerability.
Attackers who exploit the said vulnerability may modify the date and receive status of an SMS or MMS. Attackers may use a malicious app similar to this PoC to exploit CVE-2015-3839.
SOLUTION
Trend Micro Mobile Security Solution
Trend Micro Mobile Security Personal Edition protects Android and iOS smartphones and tablets from malicious and Trojanized applications. It blocks access to malicious websites, increase device performance, and protects your mobile data. You may download the Trend Micro Mobile Security apps from the following sites:
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