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Allwinner

Allwinner is a company that supplies processors used in Android tablets and other devices. A Linux kernel distributed by Allwinner for use on these devices reportedly contained a backdoor. [1]

ID: S0319
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Type: MALWARE
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Platforms: Android
Version: 1.1
Created: 17 October 2018
Last Modified: 11 December 2018
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Techniques Used

Domain ID Name Use
Mobile T1474 Supply Chain Compromise

A Linux kernel distributed by Allwinner reportedly contained an simple backdoor that could be used to obtain root access. It was believed to have been left in the kernel by mistake by the authors.[1]

References

  1. Mohit Kumar. (2016, May 11). Kernel Backdoor found in Gadgets Powered by Popular Chinese ARM Maker. Retrieved September 18, 2018.