LG G3 Smart Notice Security Flaw

LG G3 Smart Notice Security Flaw - G3 General

This is a real threat.I hope LG patch this security bug.
http://www.tomsguide.com/us/lg-g3-flaw-data-theft,news-22186.html

Everywhere I've read this news said LG already fix it there's no update live yet

so we need uninstall or freeze Smart Notice?

"The vulnerability was discovered and privately reported by researchers from security firms BugSec Group and Cynet. Now that LG has issued a patch, people with vulnerable phones should install it as soon as possible."

mlatti said:
"The vulnerability was discovered and privately reported by researchers from security firms BugSec Group and Cynet. Now that LG has issued a patch, people with vulnerable phones should install it as soon as possible."
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Where have they launched ? Any one

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Huge security vulnerability in Android / 99% of devices are affected

Researchers at Bluebox Security have revealed a disturbing flaw in Android's security model, which the group claims may affect up to 99 percent of Android devices in existence. According to Bluebox, this vulnerability has existed since Android 1.6 (Donut), which gives malicious app developers the ability to modify the code of a legitimate APK, all without breaking its cryptographic signature -- thereby allowing the installation to go unnoticed. To pull off the exploit, a rotten app developer would first need to trick an unknowing user into installing the malicious update, but hackers could theoretically gain full control of a user's phone if the "update" posed as a system file from the manufacturer.
Bluebox claims that it notified Google of the exploit in February. According to CIO, Bluebox CTO Jeff Forristal has named the Galaxy S 4 as the only device that's currently immune to the exploit -- which suggests that a security patch may already exist. Forristal further claims that Google is working on an update for its Nexus devices. In response to our inquiry, Google told us that it currently has no comment. We certainly hope that device manufacturers do the responsible thing and distribute timely security patches to resolve this issue. Absent that, you can protect yourself by installing updates through the Play Store and Android's built-in system update utility.
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http://www.engadget.com/2013/07/04/bluebox-reveals-android-security-vulnerability/

They ust read this here and on an Australian news website, news.com.au, they recommend;
So what can I do about this?
- Do not allow apps from unkown sources. To do this go to Settings, Security and untick "allow unknown sources".
- Well, the news isn't good. Until further notice, news.com.au recommends that you don't download any non-Google apps.
- Bluebox has recommended that users update their operating system to the latest version.
- Also, if you have any apps which store your personal information such as credit card or PayPal information (like eBay, Amazon or Etsy), you should remove this information immediately.
- Remove any personal information from your phone (do you have your credit card pin stored in your notes? Get rid of it)
Crap advice for majority of users I feel.
Most users will have 'unknown sources' off by default but they advise not download any non Google app even from the play market as mentioned elsewhere in article.
They say to update your phone, how easy is that to do when carriers and manufacturers don't release up to date firmware for phones..
That is fine for people like us that flash new Roms all the time but for normal folk it's not a viable solution.
I don't really think the threat is so great, going by those that report such though we all had better stop using android..

I am more concerned with apps using other apps permissions/data flaw
and google play update/install protocall being not encrypted/catchable and falsifyable.
Regarding what is stated in article, this was known almost day 1 which is why from beginning android said dont install non market stuff. And it has also been known crapware has entered market.
So all in all, its an obvious article.
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I totally agree baz77, this has been know for a very long time now. There are also quite a few apps in Play that are "crapware".

The issue has been fixed on Google's side and CyanogenMod (08/07 nightly and yesterday's security release CM10.1.1.)
Now, it is up to the OEMs to follow

I guess I got it wrong, it is a separate issue, glad the pros getting it fixed, they need to be applauded! Salute!
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Vulnerability Allows Attackers to Modify Android Apps Without Breaking Their Signatur

Vulnerability Allows Attackers to Modify Android Apps Without Breaking Their Signatures
This might be the reason why the new MF2 and ME6 are not downgradable and why the 4.2.2 update was delayed.
Source->http://www.cio.com/article/735878/V...ndroid_Apps_Without_Breaking_Their_Signatures
IDG News Service — A vulnerability that has existed in Android for the past four years can allow hackers to modify any legitimate and digitally signed application in order to transform it into a Trojan program that can be used to steal data or take control of the OS.
Researchers from San Francisco mobile security startup firm Bluebox Security found the flaw and plan to present it in greater detail at the Black Hat USA security conference in Las Vegas later this month.
The vulnerability stems from discrepancies in how Android apps are cryptographically verified, allowing an attacker to modify application packages (APKs) without breaking their cryptographic signatures.
When an application is installed and a sandbox is created for it, Android records the application's digital signature, said Bluebox Chief Technology Officer Jeff Forristal. All subsequent updates for that application need to match its signature in order to verify that they came from the same author, he said.
This is important for the Android security model because it ensures that sensitive data stored by one application in its sandbox can only be accessed by new versions of that application that are signed with the original author's key.
The vulnerability identified by the Bluebox researchers effectively allows attackers to add malicious code to already signed APKs without breaking their signatures.
The vulnerability has existed since at least Android 1.6, code named Donut, which means that it potentially affects any Android device released during the last four years, the Bluebox researchers said Wednesday in a blog post.
"Depending on the type of application, a hacker can exploit the vulnerability for anything from data theft to creation of a mobile botnet," they said.
The vulnerability can also be exploited to gain full system access if the attacker modifies and distributes an app originally developed by the device manufacturer that's signed with the platform key -- the key that manufacturers use to sign the device firmware.
"You can update system components if the update has the same signature as the platform," Forristal said. The malicious code would then gain access to everything -- all applications, data, accounts, passwords and networks. It would basically control the whole device, he said.
Attackers can use a variety of methods to distribute such Trojan apps, including sending them via email, uploading them to a third-party app store, hosting them on any website, copying them to the targeted devices via USB and more.
Some of these methods, especially the one involving third-party app stores, are already being used to distribute Android malware.
Using Google Play to distribute apps that have been modified to exploit this flaw is not possible because Google updated the app store's application entry process in order to block apps that contain this problem, Forristal said. The information received by Bluebox from Google also suggests that no existing apps from the app store have this problem, he said.
However, if an attacker tricks a user to manually install a malicious update for an app originally installed through Google Play, the app will be replaced and the new version will no longer interact with the app store. That's the case for all applications or new versions of applications, malicious or non-malicious, that are not installed through Google Play, Forristal said.
Google was notified of the vulnerability in February and the company shared the information with their partners, including the members of the Open Handset Alliance, at the beginning of March, Forristal said. It is now up to those partners to decide what their update release plans will be, he said.
Forristal confirmed that one third party device, the Samsung Galaxy S4, already has the fix, which indicates that some device manufacturers have already started releasing patches. Google has not released patches for its Nexus devices yet, but the company is working on them, he said.
Google declined to comment on the matter and the Open Handset Alliance did not respond to a request for comment.
The availability of firmware updates for this issue will differ across device models, manufacturers and mobile carriers.
Whether a combination of device manufacturers and carriers, which play an important role in the distribution of updates, coincide to believe that there is justification for a firmware update is extremely variable and depends on their business needs, Forristal said. "Ideally it would be great if everyone, everywhere, would release an update for a security problem, but the practical reality is that it doesn't quite work that way, he said."
The slow distribution of patches in the Android ecosystem has long been criticized by both security researchers and Android users. Mobile security firm Duo Security estimated last September, based on statistics gathered through its X-Ray Android vulnerability assessment app, that more than half of Android devices are vulnerable to at least one of the known Android security flaws.
Judging by Android's patch distribution history so far, the vulnerability found by the Bluebox researchers will probably linger on many devices for a long time, especially since it likely affects a lot of models that have reached end-of-life and are no longer supported.
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I really thought more people would be interested in knowing this. I would really like to know what you guys think about this.

Key phrase here is "for apps not installed through the google store". Hence not an issue for a large fraction of users. Total case of FUD. Someone must be wanting to sell some av software.
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Kremata said:
I really thought more people would be interested in knowing this. I would really like to know what you guys think about this.
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Well, X-Ray scanner either does not detect this latest security flaw or N7100 (as of DM6) is allready patched.

Kremata said:
I really thought more people would be interested in knowing this. I would really like to know what you guys think about this.
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This is the first link I found for XDA on this.
I think it's not that interesting because it's old, old news and exactly why it's being touted as a "new" discovery is beyond me, it's far from new.
We here at XDA have been using this method for years to modify stock Android and OEM system apps with great success. Here's an example by me from 2011: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=994544 there's a literally hundreds of examples all over XDA.
The real question here is how Bluebox security got everybody to act as a PR machine for them. If they turn up at Black Hat with this "amazing discovery" they're going to get laughed off the stage.

djmcnz said:
This is the first link I found for XDA on this.
I think it's not that interesting because it's old, old news and exactly why it's being touted as a "new" discovery is beyond me, it's far from new.
We here at XDA have been using this method for years to modify stock Android and OEM system apps with great success. Here's an example by me from 2011: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=994544 there's a literry hundreds of examples all over XDA.
The real question here is how Bluebox security got everybody to act as a PR machine for them. If they turn up at Black Hat with this "amazing discovery" they're going to get laughed off the stage.
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Ahh! Thats the answer I was waiting for (and from a Recognized Developer). I knew XDA Devs were using this method. My new question is.. If they fix it will it be harder to create Mods? Will it slow down development?

Shouldn't this be posted in the generals forum?

Kremata said:
If they fix it will it be harder to create Mods? Will it slow down development?
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I suspect so. If they fix it properly it would become impossible to change any aspect of the app without signing it again. If you wanted to maintain compatibility with the original then you'd need the developer's keys.
At the moment really only the manifest and some metadata within the apk is signed, if they extended that to the entire contents of the apk many mods (think themes for stock Google apps etc) are screwed unless users are happy to relinquish Play Store links and updates (i.e. backward compatibility).
Google may not go this far and may only choose to authenticate the code (smali) rather than all of the apk contents (graphics, strings etc), this approach would leave room for some mods to survive. Remains to be seen.

QuadRooter vulnerabilities

QuadRooter allows attackers to take complete control of Android devices, potentially exposing your sensitive data to cybercrime.
However, there is no evidence of the vulnerabilities currently being used in attacks by cyberthieves.
"I'm pretty sure you will see these vulnerabilities being used in the next three to four months," said Michael Shaulov, head of mobility product management at Checkpoint. [BBC News]
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Play Store link:
Check Point QuadRooter Scanner
Alternative: QuadRooter Scanner (less intrusive permissions)
CM (and other AOSPs) will get patched, but Stock 5.1? I suspect the only hope is that Motorola will release something for Moto G (2nd Gen) Stock 6.0, meaning Identity Crisis 6 can be made secure.

Why does a vulnerability check app require permissions for accounts and contacts?
Also, has anyone already created a universal rooting tool based on this vulnerability?

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Why does a vulnerability check app require permissions for accounts and contacts?
Also, has anyone already created a universal rooting tool based on this vulnerability?
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I don't know, but an alternative is available: QuadRooter Scanner.
It's early days, nothing so far - but maybe there is now hope for those CDMA users who want root.

So I'm vulnurable to 5 "things" according to that app. This is a general situation and not device specific, right?

Penemue said:
So I'm vulnurable to 5 "things" according to that app. This is a general situation and not device specific, right?
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Google have said it's not really a big deal - more a case of a company (Checkpoint) scare-mongering to sell their software.
The Android feature 'Verify apps' essentially protects against malicious software if not ignored.
To answer your question, it depends on the device - the degree of vulnerability - but generally speaking most handsets are 'affected.'

Broadpwn exploit on LG G4 and other security vulnerabilities

I haven't had an update for my LG G4 in so long. Google has released many patches which fix extreme vulnerabilities with the Android OS, including a patch for the latest severe Broadcom exploit (common name: Broadpwn). This is a severe exploit: "The most severe vulnerability in this [runtime] section could enable a remote attacker using a specially crafted file to execute arbitrary code within the context of an unprivileged process," Google describes in the July 2017 Android Security Bulletin.
Info about exploit: http://thehackernews.com/2017/07/android-ios-broadcom-hacking.html
More info about exploit: http://www.zdnet.com/article/iphones-and-ipad-owners-update-now-to-block-broadpwn-wi-fi-hack/
Android fix: https://source.android.com/security/bulletin/2017-07-01
According to this page (https://www.ifixit.com/Teardown/LG+G4+Teardown/42705), the LG G4 has the Broadcom BCM4339HKUBG 5G WiFi Client which would be affected by this exploit since it affects all BCM43xx chipsets.
Apple released iOS 10.3.3 to fix this.
Does anyone know if the Nougat update will incorporate this Android patch level? Is there any way to contact LG to force them to send an update which fixes this severe exploit?

TheMadScientist420 said:
Man. This exploit may be the next new root method. We dont want it patched but yes julys security updates for g5 included this patch. Which most devices will get patched probly quite quickly
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Um, yeh, I'd like my phone patched thanks. If/when someone develops a hack to use this exploit, I'd prefer not to have my phone and information exposed at public wifi points. LG needs to provide a patch for the G4 ASAP....

gyrex said:
Um, yeh, I'd like my phone patched thanks. If/when someone develops a hack to use this exploit, I'd prefer not to have my phone and information exposed at public wifi points. LG needs to provide a patch for the G4 ASAP....
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Um yea why not open a thread with lg and not a modding community that tries to take advantage of every exploit we can find.
Again lg has already begun patching it. On some device. Tell em to patch yours next. See how fast is happens.
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Or get a iphone if ure worried about security.

Haha worrying about public WiFi vulnerabilities. Best way is to turn off. You are only aware of this because of publicity. Whereas the exploits you aren't aware of or never will be aware of can still effect you when WiFi radio is still on in public. There's stuff out there that you'd never see coming and no one will discover only because of the oblivious public

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Haha worrying about public WiFi vulnerabilities. Best way is to turn off. You are only aware of this because of publicity. Whereas the exploits you aren't aware of or never will be aware of can still effect you when WiFi radio is still on in public. There's stuff out there that you'd never see coming and no one will discover only because of the oblivious public
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This bug or security risk affect all wifis from what i read ad long as an attacker is in range of ure device. Again from what i read. So public or private suposedly at risk.

gyrex said:
I haven't had an update for my LG G4 in so long. Google has released many patches which fix extreme vulnerabilities with the Android OS, including a patch for the latest severe Broadcom exploit (common name: Broadpwn). This is a severe exploit: "The most severe vulnerability in this [runtime] section could enable a remote attacker using a specially crafted file to execute arbitrary code within the context of an unprivileged process," Google describes in the July 2017 Android Security Bulletin.
Info about exploit: http://thehackernews.com/2017/07/android-ios-broadcom-hacking.html
More info about exploit: http://www.zdnet.com/article/iphones-and-ipad-owners-update-now-to-block-broadpwn-wi-fi-hack/
Android fix: https://source.android.com/security/bulletin/2017-07-01
According to this page (https://www.ifixit.com/Teardown/LG+G4+Teardown/42705), the LG G4 has the Broadcom BCM4339HKUBG 5G WiFi Client which would be affected by this exploit since it affects all BCM43xx chipsets.
Apple released iOS 10.3.3 to fix this.
Does anyone know if the Nougat update will incorporate this Android patch level? Is there any way to contact LG to force them to send an update which fixes this severe exploit?
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Much more details can be found here now: https://blog.exodusintel.com/2017/07/26/broadpwn/
successful exploitation requires the victim to either click on an untrusted link or connect to an attacker’s network and actively browse to a non-HTTPS site
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And again another proof of what I say always and everywhere.
My following statement matches for both: Anti Malware software and installing security patches
Security patches have one exception to this though: when a security bug can be executed remotely without any user interaction.
In theory you can have a patch level of 1970 for your device as long as your device can not be remotely attacked without user interaction. The main point of I would say 90% of infections is just the user.
I do not want to offend you or anyone but I have to say it this direct hard way:
The best anti malware protection was / is / and will always be: ....YOU (your brain - think before you click)
Do not install dubious software.
Do not click on unexpected links send to you or from untrusted sources / users.
Do not open attachments which you do not expect to get (even when the sender is your friends address! keep in mind that he can be infected!).
.. or just simply: Use your brain before clicking and/or installing
Anti malware software is only a LAST RESORT and NOT your main protection!
That's what the most humans forget or just do not (WANT TO) know.
This is the same for smartphones or desktop PCs.
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Regarding your question if LG will release that fix just take a look here:
https://lgsecurity.lge.com/security_updates.html
You will find that CVE listed in the July patch level for the G4 so yes it gets patched for this device but it depends on your carrier when.
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steadfasterX said:
Much more details can be found here now: https://blog.exodusintel.com/2017/07/26/broadpwn/
And again another proof of what I say always and everywhere.
My following statement matches for both: Anti Malware software and installing security patches
Security patches have one exception to this though: when a security bug can be executed remotely without any user interaction.
In theory you can have a patch level of 1970 for your device as long as your device can not be remotely attacked without user interaction. The main point of I would say 90% of infections is just the user.
I do not want to offend you or anyone but I have to say it this direct hard way:
Regarding your question if LG will release that fix just take a look here:
https://lgsecurity.lge.com/security_updates.html
You will find that CVE listed in the July patch level for the G4 so yes it gets patched for this device but it depends on your carrier when.
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Sorry, I have no idea what you're talking about. There's very little of what you wrote which makes any sense.

gyrex said:
Sorry, I have no idea what you're talking about. There's very little of what you wrote which makes any sense.
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ask what you do not understand and I can explain.
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gyrex said:
attacker using a specially crafted file to execute arbitrary code within the context of an unprivileged process," Google describes in the July 2017 Android Security Bulletin.
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If by "execute arbitrary code within the context of an unprivileged process", you mean executing something that can unlock bootloader in non H815 or H811 models, then you're onto something.

BIG_BADASS said:
If by "execute arbitrary code within the context of an unprivileged process", you mean executing something that can unlock bootloader in non H815 or H811 models, then you're onto something.
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nope, I believe it means root access privileges, or being able read information that for example an wifi stack would not need (like your contacts, location etc.)

Levent2101 said:
nope, I believe it means root access privileges, or being able read information that for example an wifi stack would not need (like your contacts, location etc.)
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Interesting. I'd like to see where this goes. Someone with non H815 or H811 should take backup of their current image before this gets patched.

I heard Verizon's Pixel Got a Software update yesterday Sept security patch

I hear Verizon and Google have released a ota of the Sept security patch for Verizon's pixels yesterday.. if you have a Verizon be sure to check for update manually in settings, about phone, software update..

I saw it on my Pixel XL this morning but not on my wife's Pixel. I have no details except the size of ~55MB since that is all that shows. It is not available for download in the OTA images or the factory images section. I assume it will not work over the standard OTA mechanism since the phones are rooted, and I have no interest in taking the patch blindly anyways.

The september 2017 Security Patch should have been released already. But due to some reasons, Google has delayed the upcoming monthly security update. The reason for the delay could be the release of a new stable Android 8.0.0 Oreo firmware update for Google Pixel and Nexus phone. Under the AOSP project, Google released 3 sets of monthly updates. One for the latest Android 8.0 Oreo, another for 7.1 Nougat, and finally the Marshmallow. Today, the Google Pixel XL device is receiving the September 2017 security patch OTA.
The first Google devices to receive the September 2017 Security Patch are the Unlocked Pixel XL 128 GB on AT&T and Verizon. That means, the US carriers shall receive the OTA update before the global roll out. The international variant of Pixel, Pixel XL, Nexus 6P, and Nexus 5X may receive the next security patch as soon as today. So stay tuned as we will list the update here.
The OTA update for AT&T Pixel XL brings the firmware build number OPR3.170623.007 dated September 5th 2017 level based on Android 8.0.0 Oreo. This an upgrade over the previous OPR6.170623.012 August 5th 2017 8.0.0 Patch.
This September OTA update comes in a very small OTA package. It weight about 50.61 MB in size. The changelog states the following.
This update fixes critical bugs and improves the performance and stability of your Pixel XL. If you download updates over the cellular network or while roaming, additional charges may apply. Update size 50.6 MB
Note: Google Pixel XL users have reported that the OTA notification shows that it is based on Android 7.1.2 Nougat, whereas the Pixel devices are already running 8.0.0 Oreo. However, upon update, the Android version is based on 8.0.0 Oreo and September 2017 security patch level. So it could be an error from Google’s side.
Download Google Pixel (XL) September 2017 Security Patch OTA update
One of the users for Google Pixel XL have managed to capture the latest OTA update from the LogCat file. September 2017 security patch.
AT&T Google Pixel XL 128 GB | OTA Download | google_marlin_marlin
Verizon carrier Pixel XL | OTA download |
8.0.0/OPR3.170623.007 from 8.0.0/OPR6.170623.012
Android 8.0 – Oreo for Pixel XL
Official factory images
Official full OTA images
Build for Global, Bell, Telus, Telstra, TMoUS, Sprint, USCC, Rogers/Fido
Android 8.0 – Oreo for Pixel
Official factory images
Official full OTA images
Build for Global, Bell, Telus, Telstra, TMoUS, Sprint, USCC, Rogers/Fido
Soon the official factory images for September 2017 Security Patch will show up. Also, download OTA update image from above and install it via ADB sideload method.

What's in the security patch
There are 30 issues resolved in the security patch dated 2017-09-01 and 51 in the 2017-09-05 one. Google notes that the two security patch level strings provide “Android partners with the flexibility to more quickly fix a subset of vulnerabilities that are similar across all Android devices.”
Google devices will receive the latter patch, while devices from other manufacturers will also feature OEM-specific fixes. This month’s bulletin also includes a new section that lists patches that are specific to Google devices.
Vulnerabilities range from moderate to critical, with the most severe possibly enabling remote code execution when browsing, using email, or MMS. However, Google notes that there are no reports of customers being affected by these security issues.

Still not interested? Some people are willing to give up root for a little while in order to improve their security... Only someone who thinks having root 24/7 is better than improving security is something different.. I know with this patch it stops people from remotely controlling you're device... I think if I was rooted I'd unroot and add this security protection...

Pixelxluser said:
Still not interested? Some people are willing to give up root for a little while in order to improve their security... Only someone who thinks having root 24/7 is better than improving security is something different.. I know with this patch it stops people from remotely controlling you're device... I think if I was rooted I'd unroot and add this security protection...
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If someone is rooting, why not apply the update and reroot. We all do that every month. I just did mine for this update. I get the loss of security if you root but you dont need to give up root to update.

Pixelxluser said:
The first Google devices to receive the September 2017 Security Patch are the Unlocked Pixel XL 128 GB on AT&T and Verizon. That means, the US carriers shall receive the OTA update before the global roll out.
The OTA update for AT&T Pixel XL brings the firmware build number OPR3.170623.007 dated September 5th 2017 level based on Android 8.0.0 Oreo. This an upgrade over the previous OPR6.170623.012 August 5th 2017 8.0.0 Patch.
AT&T Google Pixel XL 128 GB | OTA Download | google_marlin_marlin
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I would like to know where you copied & pasted this info since at&t does not sell the pixel, so, I can't see them releasing a ota.
Last I knew, google controls this
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I was rooted on Oreo and updated to this new build and my service still sucks? I'm right next to a cell tower and my phone is going from -64 to -80dbm and its making my battery tank. I'm about to go back to 7.1.2.

I think a big misconception is trying to pull people away from improving their own security and safety by using the whole oh you will lose root if you do that and may lock you're bootloader.. just because you personally don't care about you're own safety doesn't mean you should try to prevent someone else from improving their own safety.. come on the fact is it's just root you will be fine to live without it for a little while it's not going to hurt you to give it up for a few...

And another thing is all the new pixels and Pixel XL are gonna come preinstalled with these new security patchs so you all might as well get used to it...

I don't understand why Google doesn't post these on their website immediately. I have a Pixel on Verizon and have no way of accessing it until they finally publish the update to their site or zi just start receiving it. It's always this awkward way with a lot if confusion. It would also be nice if they fixed the few small bugs in Oreo (i.e. picture in picture mode causing reboots when you turn the screen off/back on). It's just a little annoying.

The Sept security patch also fixes a Bluetooth problem. It's recommend to update to any software with Sept security patch and later security patch
Google is still working on getting the September security patches out the door, but it has posted a security bulletin detailing the changes. Several of the flaws noted in the bulletin are part of an enormous Bluetooth vulnerability discovered by Armis Labs, which bills itself as an IoT security firm. The "BlueBorne" attack exposes billions of Android devices to complete takeover by hackers, but it's not only Android. The same flaw exists in Windows, Linux, and some versions of iOS.
BlueBorne is dangerous because most devices have Bluetooth active even when it's not actively being used, and an attacker does not need to pair with the target device to completely take it over. There are eight vulnerabilities listed by Armis, four of which are critical (though Google's classifications differ). The most severe issues are the two remote code executions, which allow an attacker to completely own a device without the user even knowing. These flaws are present in the Bluetooth Network Encapsulation Protocol (BNEP) service, which is used for internet sharing and networking.
You don't even need an internet connection to infect a device, and the Android demo above is wild. If one of the affected devices has Bluetooth on, it's a target. The attacker can gain complete control of the phone to launch any app, install malware, and exfiltrate data. Armis estimates that about 8 billion devices are vulnerable, including 2 billion Android phones, tablets, set top boxes, and watches. There are another 2 billion Windows devices and around 1 billion iOS phones and tablets affected. BlueBorne doesn't work on iOS 10, so the damage is mitigated there.
BlueBorne vulnerabilities in the security bulletin
Most of the vulnerabilities in Android reported by Armis affect all recent builds of the OS, so Google is adding a lot of patches to AOSP. It's up to OEMs to push those out to devices, though. Anything with a patch level of September 1st, 2017 or later will have the necessary fixes. It's going to take time for this patch to roll out, and in the meantime, there are a lot of vulnerable devices.
This was took from Android polices website

It's also recommend that the devs here on xda get rid of the software which is vuneralable to theses problems.. it doesn't really show good faith of a Dev if they know there's security problems in the roms but yet keep them posted for someone to download and install...

Pixelxluser said:
It's also recommend that the devs here on xda get rid of the software which is vuneralable to theses problems.. it doesn't really show good faith of a Dev if they know there's security problems in the roms but yet keep them posted for someone to download and install...
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Boring.......

Pixelxluser said:
It's also recommend that the devs here on xda get rid of the software which is vuneralable to theses problems.. it doesn't really show good faith of a Dev if they know there's security problems in the roms but yet keep them posted for someone to download and install...
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Do you even know what the ... ah not worth it
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