| ID | Name |
|---|---|
| T1474.001 | Compromise Software Dependencies and Development Tools |
| T1474.002 | Compromise Hardware Supply Chain |
| T1474.003 | Compromise Software Supply Chain |
Adversaries may manipulate application software prior to receipt by a final consumer for the purpose of data or system compromise. Supply chain compromise of software can take place in a number of ways, including manipulation of the application source code, manipulation of the update/distribution mechanism for that software, or replacing compiled releases with a modified version.
| ID | Name | Description |
|---|---|---|
| S0309 | Adups |
Adups was pre-installed on Android devices from some vendors.[1][2] |
| S0319 | Allwinner |
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.[3] |
| S0555 | CHEMISTGAMES |
CHEMISTGAMES has been distributed as updates to legitimate applications. This was accomplished by compromising legitimate app developers, and subsequently gaining access to their Google Play Store developer account.[4] |
| S0328 | Stealth Mango |
In at least one case, Stealth Mango may have been installed using physical access to the device by a repair shop.[5] |
| S0424 | Triada |
Triada was added into the Android system by a third-party vendor identified as Yehuo or Blazefire during the production process.[6][7] |
| ID | Mitigation | Description |
|---|---|---|
| M1001 | Security Updates |
Security updates may contain patches that inhibit system software compromises. |
| M1004 | System Partition Integrity |
Ensure Verified Boot is enabled on devices with that capability. |
| ID | Data Source | Data Component | Detects |
|---|---|---|---|
| DS0041 | Application Vetting | API Calls |
Application vetting services can detect malicious code in applications. |
| DS0013 | Sensor Health | Host Status |
System partition integrity checking mechanisms can detect unauthorized or malicious code contained in the system partition. |