Mobus Ad Library for Android contains a flaw that may lead to an unauthorized information disclosure. The issue is triggered when the application searches the SMS database in order to gain administrative information for the Short Message Service Center (SMSC). This will disclose potentially sensitive information to a remote attacker.
Classification
Location:
Remote / Network Access,
Mobile Phone / Hand-held Device
Attack Type:
Information Disclosure
Impact:
Loss of Confidentiality
Solution:
Workaround
Exploit:
Exploit Public
Disclosure:
Uncoordinated Disclosure
Solution
The presence of this software means the host system has been compromised through some other exploit/vulnerability. The only way to ensure the software, and any other malicious software (malware), is completely removed is to re-install the operating system.
