Exploit:Android/DroidRooter

Classification

Category :

Riskware

Type :

Exploit

Platform :

Android

Aliases :

Exploit:Android/DroidRooter

Summary

DroidRooter is a family of binary exploits that is used to gain root privilege on an Android device.

Removal

Once the scan is complete, the F-Secure security product will ask if you want to uninstall the file, move it to the quarantine or keep it installed on your device.

A False Positive is when a file is incorrectly detected as harmful, usually because its code or behavior resembles known harmful programs. A False Positive will usually be fixed in a subsequent database update without any action needed on your part. If you wish, you may also:

  • Check for the latest database updates

    First check if your F-Secure security program is using the latest updates, then try scanning the file again.

  • Submit a sample

    After checking, if you still believe the file is incorrectly detected, you can submit a sample of it for re-analysis.

    Note: If the file was moved to quarantine, you need to collect the file from quarantine before you can submit it.

  • Exclude a file from further scanning

    If you are certain that the file is safe and want to continue using it, you can exclude it from further scanning by the F-Secure security product.

    Note: You need administrative rights to change the settings.

Technical Details

Exploits from the Droidrooter family are binary exploits that could be used by an Android malware to gain root privilege on a compromised device.

Even though it is classified as an exploit, under certain circumstances, these exploits may be considered as a hack-tool when users deliberately run them on their own phone in order to 'jailbreak' or unlock the device.

Variants