Lookout launches Stagefright detector
Stagefright detectors seem to be flavor of the month at the moment, not surprising when the vulnerability could affect around 95 percent of Android devices. We reported yesterday on Zimperium's version and now mobile security specialist Lookout has launched its own detector.
The app will tell users whether or not their Android device is vulnerable to Stagefright. If it is affected, it provide a run-down on how to reduce the risk of being attacked. Uses will also be able to check back in after receiving a security patch to confirm it contained the fix for Stagefright.
Once downloaded, the app checks to see if the device has a vulnerable version of the media player. It will then inform you if you’re not vulnerable or your device has already been patched, or that you are vulnerable and it hasn't.
If you are vulnerable Lookout provides detailed instructions on disabling the auto-fetching of MMS messages in your default messaging app. Depending on your phone, this app may be 'Hangouts,' 'Messages,' 'Messaging,' or 'Messenger.' By disabling auto-fetching attackers are prevented from getting the device to automatically download a malicious video containing Stagefright exploits.
You can download the detector free from the Play store and there more is information on the Lookout blog.