Stage fright Detector App released by Zimperium to check if. The hope is that this will prompt Google to address this issue, somehow reducing the response time. Android Vulnerability - Stagefright Bug (Advisory No 11dated. But the issue has highlighted one of the main problems with the Android platform: updates are slow to rollout due to widespread fragmentation with any number of devices and any number of software modifications. And in the case of the Hangouts app, users don’t even need to open it. The Stagefright bug can be very scary in that all it takes is one MMS for a device to be at the mercy of hackers.
Any users who rely on Google’s Hangouts as their texting app need to turn off the “Auto Retrieve SMS” setting. Exploitation of the bug allows an attacker to perform arbitrary operations on the victims device through remote code execution and privilege escalation. Zimperium has shared some tips on their blog about how to keep phones safe, but the basic idea is to not open any MMS messages from strangers. Stagefright is the name given to a group of software bugs that affect versions 2.2 'Froyo' of the Android operating system.The name is taken from the affected library, which among other things, is used to unpack MMS messages. This could include the OnePlus One with CyanogenMod, for example. Stagefright is the name given to a group of software bugs that affect versions 2.2 Froyo of the Android operating system. But for devices from other manufacturers, it isn’t so clear. Those with phones from HTC, LG, and even Samsung - including the latest Galaxy S6 - are definitely vulnerable. Unfortunately, the app can’t fix the issue, it’s just meant to help people know if they’re at risk so they can take precautions against Stagefright.
