"Android Flaw Affected Apps With 4 Billion Installs"

Microsoft researchers found a vulnerability pattern dubbed "Dirty Stream" in popular Android apps, putting billions of users at risk. The vulnerability pattern, linked to path traversal, allows a malicious app to manipulate files in the vulnerable app's home directory. This vulnerability affects several Google Play Store apps with over four billion installations. Microsoft has emphasized the importance of industry collaboration in addressing evolving threats and urged developers to check their apps for similar vulnerabilities. This article continues to discuss the potential exploitation and impact of the Android flaw. 

Infosecurity Magazine reports "Android Flaw Affected Apps With 4 Billion Installs"

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