For the Xperia devices Z3 Sony has released a Stagefright update. The fix is to close the vulnerability on the Xperia Z3, the Xperia Z3 Compact and the Xperia Tablet Z3 Compact final. The rollout of the firmware will start already.
The firmware version 23.4.A.1.264 Sony intended to Stagefright vulnerability on the Xperia Z3 family definitively fixed, reports XperiaBlog. The following models benefit from the security update: the Xperia Z3, Z3 Compact and the Xperia Xperia Tablet Z3 Compact. The rollout of the firmware starts. Until every owner of one of said devices, the software update is replaced for his smartphone or tablet, but passes naturally some time. Sony has recently released the Stagefright patch for its Xperia Z5 models.
Stagefright vulnerability leads to rethink
The vulnerability Stagefright provides for months for unrest in Android owners - tens of millions of devices are affected. Many manufacturers have already released security patches for their devices. In addition, the problem has apparently brought some companies to improve their upgrade policy. So smartphone market leader Samsung plans in future to publish monthly updates for its smartphones and tablets.
Stagefright: App helps test
Stagefright uses the following leak on Android devices: An attacker sends an infected MMS on smartphone. Opens the potential victims this media file, the hacker can take control over the Android device. Using an app can be tested, however, if your model is affected by Stagefright. In early October was 2.0 Stagefright known - and again could be attacked using systems of fake media files.
The firmware version 23.4.A.1.264 Sony intended to Stagefright vulnerability on the Xperia Z3 family definitively fixed, reports XperiaBlog. The following models benefit from the security update: the Xperia Z3, Z3 Compact and the Xperia Xperia Tablet Z3 Compact. The rollout of the firmware starts. Until every owner of one of said devices, the software update is replaced for his smartphone or tablet, but passes naturally some time. Sony has recently released the Stagefright patch for its Xperia Z5 models.
Stagefright vulnerability leads to rethink
The vulnerability Stagefright provides for months for unrest in Android owners - tens of millions of devices are affected. Many manufacturers have already released security patches for their devices. In addition, the problem has apparently brought some companies to improve their upgrade policy. So smartphone market leader Samsung plans in future to publish monthly updates for its smartphones and tablets.
Stagefright: App helps test
Stagefright uses the following leak on Android devices: An attacker sends an infected MMS on smartphone. Opens the potential victims this media file, the hacker can take control over the Android device. Using an app can be tested, however, if your model is affected by Stagefright. In early October was 2.0 Stagefright known - and again could be attacked using systems of fake media files.
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