- 29 Nov 2013
Debug All the Android Things
This blog post describes a technique for enabling debugging on Android applications using Cydia Substrate. The method involves hooking the Android process startup method to force debugging flags, allowing developers to use jdb to interact with and manipulate running Android applications, even for apps not marked as debuggable in their manifest.
- 27 Nov 2013
Millenial Media Ad Library
A critical vulnerability was discovered in the Millenial Media SDK across mobile platforms. The SDK's WebView implementation allows attackers to perform dangerous actions like file manipulation, clipboard access, audio recording, and cross-application exploitation through malicious JavaScript injection. These security flaws could enable comprehensive mobile device compromise and unauthorized access to sensitive user information.
- 20 Nov 2013
AppLovin Ad Library SDK: Remote Command Execution via Update Mechanism
A critical vulnerability was discovered in the AppLovin Ad Library SDK for Android that enables remote command execution through an insecure update mechanism. The vulnerability allows attackers to inject malicious code into applications by exploiting the SDK's dynamic class loading process during updates. An attacker can craft a malicious SDK update that gets automatically downloaded and executed when an application starts.
- 12 Nov 2013
Run SAP, Run
Metasploit modules for SAP system security assessment were developed to comprehensively test SAP enterprise environments. The modules enable penetration testers to discover SAP services, enumerate clients, perform bruteforce attacks, and execute remote commands across different SAP connectors. Multiple attack techniques were demonstrated, including information gathering, credential extraction, and obtaining interactive shells on both Linux and Windows SAP systems.
- 25 Oct 2013
HackFu - The Final Wrap Up
HackFu 2013 was an immersive cybersecurity event hosted by MWR at the RAF Air Defence Radar Museum. The event featured a Crystal Maze-themed competition with four themed zones: Aztec, Industrial, Medieval, and Futuristic. Teams competed across multiple technical challenges testing skills in networking, forensics, hacking, and problem-solving.
- 24 Sep 2013
WebView addJavascriptInterface Remote Code Execution
A critical remote code execution vulnerability was discovered in Android WebViews using JavaScript interfaces. The vulnerability allows attackers to execute arbitrary system commands by injecting malicious JavaScript into applications using advertising network SDKs. Analysis revealed that a significant number of Android applications could potentially be compromised through this security flaw.
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John Fitzpatrick Luke Jennings - 18 Sep 2013
Hack the Gibson - 44CON
A presentation at 44CON revealed significant security vulnerabilities in top supercomputers. The talk demonstrated novel attack techniques for compromising large-scale computing infrastructure. Penetration testing exposed lower security standards in high-performance computing systems compared to typical enterprise environments.
- 6 Sep 2013
MWR Labs Pwn2Own 2013 Write-up - Kernel Exploit
A kernel pool overflow vulnerability in Windows 7's Win32k system was demonstrated at Pwn2Own 2013. The exploit involved manipulating message buffer allocations to corrupt kernel memory structures. By carefully controlling message handling and window object properties, kernel-mode code execution was achieved, enabling a sandbox escape in Google Chrome.
- Jon Butler Nils
- 6 Sep 2013
Polishing Chrome for Fun and Profit (NSC)
A presentation at the Nordic Security Conference detailed a full sandbox escape vulnerability in Google Chrome. The vulnerability was successfully exploited at the Pwn2Own 2013 hacking competition. Technical details of compromising Chrome's security mechanisms were demonstrated by MWR's Nils and Jon.
- 5 Sep 2013
Conference Review: Nordic Sec Conf (NSC2013)
The Nordic Security Conference (NSC2013) was held in Reykjavik, Iceland, featuring notable cybersecurity talks on bug bounties, defensive strategies, and cyber conflicts. The conference included high-quality technical presentations, a competitive CTF event, and networking opportunities. Attendees enjoyed the conference's unique venue and the stunning Icelandic landscape.
- 1 Sep 2013
Introducing drozer
Drozer is an open-source mobile security tool for Android exploit development. It enables advanced payload deployment and post-exploitation through multiple "weasel" techniques for gaining device access. The tool allows security researchers to build exploits, create reverse TCP shells, and escalate privileges on target Android devices.
- 4 Jul 2013
BSides Challenge Walkthrough
The BSides London 2013 challenge involved analyzing the 'Evil Planner' Android application for security vulnerabilities. Multiple critical security flaws were discovered, including directory traversal in content providers, weak PIN encryption using device ID, and SQL injection in database content providers. These vulnerabilities could allow an attacker to access sensitive user data stored within the application.