cyberstrikeus T1630.001 Uninstall Malicious Application
Sub-technique of: T1630
High-Level Description
Adversaries may include functionality in malware that uninstalls the malicious application from the device. This can be achieved by:
- Abusing device owner permissions to perform silent uninstallation using device owner API calls.
- Abusing root permissions to delete files from the filesystem.
- Abusing the accessibility service. This requires sending an intent to the system to request uninstallation, and then abusing the accessibility service to click the proper places on the screen to confirm uninstallation.
Kill Chain Phase
- Defense Evasion (TA0030)
Platforms: Android
What to Check
- Identify if Uninstall Malicious Application technique is applicable to target mobile environment
- Check Android devices for indicators of Uninstall Malicious Application
- Verify mitigations are bypassed or absent (3 known mitigations)
- Assess detection coverage (1 detection strategies)
How to Test
Identify Attack Surface
Determine if the target mobile environment is susceptible to Uninstall Malicious Application by examining the target platforms (Android).
Assess Existing Defenses
Review whether mitigations for T1630.001 are in place. If defenses are absent or misconfigured, this technique may be exploitable.
Remediation Guide
M1001 Security Updates
Security updates typically provide patches for vulnerabilities that enable device rooting.
M1011 User Guidance
Inform users that device rooting or granting unnecessary access to the accessibility service presents security risks that could be taken advantage of without their knowledge.
M1002 Attestation
Attestation can detect rooted devices. Mobile security software can then use this information and take appropriate mitigation action. Attestation can detect rooted devices.
Detection
Detection of Uninstall Malicious Application
Risk Assessment
| Finding | Severity | Impact |
|---|---|---|
| Uninstall Malicious Application technique applicable | Low | Defense Evasion |
CWE Categories
| CWE ID | Title |
|---|---|
| CWE-693 | Protection Mechanism Failure |