Used USSD/MMI Fix for Android?


USSD/MMI Fix Analysis

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USSD/MMI Fix is a free Android application designed to protect devices from malicious MMI and USSD codes. This app is especially beneficial for Samsung users, addressing a vulnerability that allows harmful codes to execute remotely. The app safeguards against unauthorized commands that could potentially wipe out user data or block SIM access. By preventing these risks, USSD/MMI Fix enhances the overall security of your mobile device.

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The application operates discreetly, utilizing a hidden launcher that keeps it off the main app list on your device. Users can easily uninstall it by accessing the settings and managing applications. This functionality is particularly useful for those who may not want an app cluttering their home screen, yet still require the protection it offers against security threats.

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Release
Latest update
Version
1.1
OPERATING SYSTEMS
Platform
Android
Additional Requirements
None
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Developer’s Description

This App will protect you against the remote execution of MMI and USSD codes (from browser links).

This App will protect you against the remote execution of MMI and USSD codes (from browser links). A recently discovered vulnerability uses Samsung MMI codes and can wipe your device. Apart from that this exploit can be used on malicious web pages to block your SIM card. Since the data wipe is confirmed only for Samsung phones, the SIM blocking MMI command can be executed on many other phones (including HTCs).

Please follow the installation instructions below:

1. Check if your phone is vulnerable.Open your browser and navigate to: http://goo.gl/sRHFC (or scan the barcode at the header of the page).

2. If your phone is vulnerable you will see your IMEI number displayed. (*#06# is not an IMEI number!).

This means that service MMI commands can be executed on your phone, when you visit a malicious web page. The MMI commands are service commands, and if you see the IMEI it doesn't mean that your phone is vulnerable to the Samsungs data wipe vulnerability. Still everyone can execute MMI commands on your phone asking you to open a remote web page URL.

3. If DON'T see the IMEI number, you are safe and you don't need this app :)

4. If you see a popup with your IMEI number, then install this app from Google Play (click on install button on the the left).

5. Once you install the app navigate again to: http://goo.gl/sRHFC (or scan the barcode at the header of the page).

6. Your phone will ask you how to complete the action. Choose USSDFix and mark it as default for this action.

7. You will see a notification that your phone tries to open a page that contains a USSD call and will block it.

8. Your phone is safe now !

NOTE: The app uses a hidden launcher and will not appear in the list of the other apps on your phone desktop. If you want to remove the program, please navigate to Settings / Manage Applications and then remove "USSDfix" app.


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