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Latest update [menu]
Version 1.0 updated.
Description [menu]
>What is Stagefright?
Stagefright is an integral part of the Android code; it is a media library that processes several popular media formats.
Use the The Stagefright Protections app to check whether your device needs to be patched against the newly discovered StageFright bug that leaves Android users open to malicious attacks.
The Stagefright Protection app is designed to check your Android device’s protection status and help you take appropriate action to ensure that your device and data remain safe.
The StageFright Bug- A dangerous texting vulnerability in Android
>StageFright Vulnerability and Associated Threats:
A critical vulnerability recently reported by a leading mobile security firm, Zimperium .The kinds of vulnerabilities detected are termed, remote code execution vulnerabilities. The easiest way of
exploiting this vulnerability would be to execute malicious code delivered via MMS. The danger lies in the fact that no action is required on the user-end to execute the code.
>Extent of the Problem:
The issue affects an estimated 950 million devices and attackers only need your mobile number to launch an attack.
>Vulnerable Android Versions:
Mainly users of the pre-Jellybean versions of the Android system
Froyo 2.2 to Lollipop 5.1.1
>Securing Your Device
The first thing to do is to detect if your device is vulnerable, the Stagefright Protection app helps you in this step. The next step would be to download and install the appropriate software patch
meant specifically for your device and provide tutorial how to protect by MMS settings.
Disclaimer:
-The Stagefright Protection will not fix the code vulnerability in StageFright; it informs you that if your device is open to attack and how to protect from it.
-Please download and install the update patches released by your device manufacturer or cell phone carrier or Google.
>More Information and Details:
Read the details by looking up the following CVEs (Common Vulnerabilities and Exposures)
CVE-2015-1538, CVE-2015-1539, CVE-2015-3824, CVE-2015-3826, CVE-2015-3827, CVE-2015-3828, CVE-2015-3829
How to install Stagefright Protection APK for Android [menu]
Download Stagefright Protection APK file (com.theapprain.stagefright.detector.scanner_1_4853697.apk) from SameAPK.com, then follow these steps:
Update Phone Settings
- Go to your phone Settings page
- Tap Security or Applications (varies with device)
- Check the Unknown Sources box
- Confirm with OK
Go to Downloads
- Open Downloads on your device by going to My Files or Files
- Tap the APK file you downloaded (com.theapprain.stagefright.detector.scanner_1_4853697.apk)
- Tap Install when prompted, the APK file you downloaded will be installed on your device.
How to install Stagefright Protection APK on Windows 7/8/10 or MAC PC? [menu]
Download Stagefright Protection APK file(com.theapprain.stagefright.detector.scanner_1_4853697.apk) from SameAPK.com to your PC (ex: /Users/xxx/Downloads/(com.theapprain.stagefright.detector.scanner_1_4853697.apk)), then follow these steps:
Using Emulator:
- Download And Install one Emulator Softwares (Ex: Bluestacks, GenyMotion, NoxPlayer)
- Simple install APK on PC by drag and drop file com.theapprain.stagefright.detector.scanner_1_4853697.apk on Emulator screen
Stagefright Protection APK Pros & Cons [menu]
Pros
- This app is safe, it's not require high risk permissions
- Compatible with 32 bit device (most Emulator using 32bit arch CPU)
- Compatible with 64-bit device (some android device and current Bluestacks)
Cons
Everything is good.
