Detailed Information

Cited 0 time in webofscience Cited 0 time in scopus
Metadata Downloads

Potential privacy vulnerabilities in android data sharing between applications

Authors
Cho, T.Seo, S.-H.Kim, S.
Issue Date
2014
Publisher
International Information Institute Ltd.
Keywords
Android; Content Provider; Data sharing; Malware; Security
Citation
Information (Japan), v.17, no.4, pp.1517 - 1531
Indexed
SCOPUS
Journal Title
Information (Japan)
Volume
17
Number
4
Start Page
1517
End Page
1531
URI
https://scholar.korea.ac.kr/handle/2021.sw.korea/100746
ISSN
1343-4500
Abstract
High-performance smartphones have enabled people to accomplish diverse types of work thanks to apps which provide unprecedented portability and convenience. Unlike PCs, smartphones are constantly on and connected with the Internet via WiFi or mobile communication networks. Nonetheless, such convenience also sets up an environment favorable for attackers as well, possibly leading to the leakage of user sensitive information in real-time. In this paper, we analyzed the vulnerabilities of ContentProviders, and how it is able to leak the data of other apps. In order to show the risk of illegal leakage of personal data stored in other apps, we created a proof-of-concept malicious application by using the potential vulnerabilities which may be exploited by attackers. Then, we proposed countermeasures to address the vulnerabilities of ContentProviders. © 2014 International Information Institute.
Files in This Item
There are no files associated with this item.
Appears in
Collections
College of Science and Technology > Department of Mathematics > 1. Journal Articles

qrcode

Items in ScholarWorks are protected by copyright, with all rights reserved, unless otherwise indicated.

Altmetrics

Total Views & Downloads

BROWSE