Encyclopedia entry
Updated:
Mar 15, 2012
| Published:
Mar 12, 2011
Aliases
Android.DreamExploid.1
(Dr.Web)
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Exploit.Linux.Lotoor.l
(Kaspersky)
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Backdoor.AndroidOS.Rooter.a
(Kaspersky)
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Android/DNightmare
(McAfee)
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Troj/DroidD-A
(Sophos)
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Android.Rootcager
(Symantec)
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rageagainstthecage
(other)
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exploid
(other)
Alert Level
(?)
Severe
Antimalware protection details
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latest definitions
to get protected.
Detection last updated:
Definition: 1.113.1022.0
Released: Oct 05, 2011
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Detection initially created:
Definition: 1.99.460.0
Released: Mar 02, 2011
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Summary
Exploit:Unix/Lotoor
is a detection for specially-crafted Android programs that attempt to exploit vulnerabilities in the Android operating system to gain root privileges.
Symptoms
There are no common symptoms associated with this threat. Alert notifications from installed antivirus software may be the only symptoms.
Technical Information (Analysis)
Exploit:Unix/Lotoor
is a detection for specially-crafted Android programs that attempt to exploit vulnerabilities in the Android operating system to gain root privileges.
Payload
Allows root access
When run, Exploit:Unix/Lotoor allow a remote attacker to gain administrator privilege on a device running the Android operation system.
Additional information
Exploit:Unix/Lotoor
has been known to be dropped and installed by TrojanSpy:AndroidOS/DroidDream.A. Once installed, the exploit may be present in the mobile device with the following names:
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rageagainstthecage
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exploid
Analysis by Tim Liu
Prevention
Recovery
Install security software on your device
