Seems that HTC is finally acknowledging Peep's vulnerabilities and while not publicly releasing an update, they will send it out to people who request it...
http://blog.taddong.com/2011/02/vulnerability-in-htc-peep-twitter.html
It's about time they got a fix out for it!
By the way, the Tweet for @xdadevelopers went out saying this was for Android users, instead of Windows Mobile users.
We have published an article regarding this situation on our Portal
http://www.xda-developers.com/android/htc-peep-vulnerability-update/
How did you find the vulnerability, is there a packet analyzing tool for android?
No luck
I just received a response from HTC saying they have no idea what I'm talking about. I just sent them back a response with the linked article. Hopefully someone can get the update from them and post it here so we don't have to deal with them at all.
So is this Windows mobile only, or Android too?
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Lothaen said:
So is this Windows mobile only, or Android too?
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I don't think Android uses Peep in its interface for Sense. I'm not 100% positive on that, but I know we've had an issue with this for WM for about five or six months now.
In trying to get a hold of this update, here are my responses from HTC so far for anyone interested.
Me said:
I just heard about the update to HTC Peep for Windows mobile users. I have an AT&T Tilt2 with Sense loaded on it. I was hoping you guys could send me the Peep update so I could use that tab again without worrying.
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Kathleen said:
I understand how important it is for you to be able to update your Peep application. Unfortunately, we are not aware of an update for the Peep application. I have looked for the update and it is nowhere to be found. You will need to keep an eye on http://www.htc.com/us/support/tilt-2-att/downloads/ for updates for your device.
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Me said:
I read about the security flaw in the HTC Peep tab back in August and never used it because of this. The Peep application discloses the username and password via a HTTP OAuth-related request during the initial sign in to anyone eavesdropping on the connection. It also exposes the username and password after the connection is established by having all of the requests from the mobile device to the Twitter service use a HTTP Basic authentication header even though the app is supposed to be using OAuth. For more information, please refer to this article: http://blog.taddong.com/2011/02/vulnerability-in-htc-peep-twitter.html
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Lindsay said:
We have not made an official update, any updates found on 3rd Party websites are up to you to do the research and download yourself. Just know these updates are considered rooting on your Tilt 2, so make sure before you update you do the research.
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Me said:
Then when will the update be made public? It is kind of a pain that I've waited for six months now to use a feature of this device because of a security issue. Also, how would this be considered rooting since I'm not using an Android device? Windows Mobile users have administrator-like privileges by default in this operating system. There is no such thing as rooting on a Windows Mobile device.
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Lindsay said:
If you re-write the ROM it is considered rooting. If you can add any applications to the SD Card and install it to the device, that is not rooting. We do not have any information on any updates available for your device at this time. I apologize that we do not have any updates for HTC Peep.
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Me said:
I don't mean to sound insulting, but rooting is not the same as flashing a custom ROM. Rooting is gaining root-level administrator privileges on a Linux based operating system. Windows Mobile provides this access to the user by default. There is no other setting for this. Android, being a Linux based distro, does not come with root privileges installed to protect itself from users inadvertently messing around with things they shouldn't. It is the same thing on desktop operating systems like Ubuntu, Fedora, and the like. Rooting is completely different from flashing a custom ROM, as you are suggesting. Either way, an updated Sense tab using HTTPS, as it originally should have done, would be as simple as installing a *.cab file. My question, then, becomes to whom should I address this issue to get further support should I decide to call about it with the information I have?
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Lindsay said:
The fact is we do not have an update for your device at this time. I apologize for this, but at this time we do not have any updates.
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Me said:
Yes, you mentioned that. I asked whom I should voice my concerns with since this is the case. I understand that you don't have any information to offer me. I wasn't questioning that. I would simply like to know where I should go from here as there has been a serious security flaw in this device for quite some time. I do not mean to insult you, if I have done so, and apologize if I have, but I want this matter resolved once and for all. Obviously, the users are not allowed to modify the HTC Sense code or this would have been resolved some time ago. If some users were allowed the Peep source code, this could be rectified very quickly with the SenseSDK, but as that isn't an option, I, and several others, look to HTC to provide support for their product and software. If it is simply a problem of my device becoming outdated, then the HTC HD2 (Leo_512, Leo_1024) has the same problem on the latest ROM image as well.
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Lindsay said:
I have sent the forum you sent me to the appropriate department for review. If you would like to troublahoot you device I would be glad to further assist you, but at this time this email will need to be closed if there is no troubleshooting to be done on your device. Again, I have sent the forum to the appropriate department.
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It doesn't look like HTC is playing ball here. I'm going to continue to try to figure this out as I would love to actually be able to use the Twitter tab for a change. I never really used it because of the security flaw that was found.
i contected taddong and they told me
yeah they told me they had no idea what i was talking about....i contacted "tadong" and they told me to sedn the link from there site regarding the issue to HTC and he would handle them if they wanted more info on it...i guess we'll see what happens
It doesn't look like HTC is playing ball here. I'm going to continue to try to figure this out as I would love to actually be able to use the Twitter tab for a change. I never really used it because of the security flaw that was found.[/QUOTE]
Uh... "If you can add any applications to the SD Card and install it to the device, that is not rooting."
Under that logic, if unrevoked forever ever releases a .apk to turn S-OFF, does that imply that merely doing that to get root access isn't rooting?
edit: this is what happens when companies aren't smart enough to release some kind of auto-app updater, separate from OTA updates. Stuff like this takes an eternity. How hard is it to add an "s" to the http of the authentication? (for that matter, why the hell is Twitter letting you log in this way in the first place?)
lol, first thing i thought of when i saw this posts title...
http://my.starstream.net/neobigd/htc_peep.jpg
HTC finally release the Peep security update for the Rhodium, Topaz, Leo, and Photon. I've attached the files to this post, but they can also be had at HTC's website at the link below.
HTC Peep security update
EDIT: These updates do not work with custom ROMs, it seems. The *.exe needs to be copied to your device and run from there. I'm working on extracting them and making proper *.cabs now.
Peep Update *.cabs
EDIT: DO NOT PM ME ABOUT THIS FIX. IT DOES NOT WORK.
Please do not PM me about this security fix. It has nothing to do with the current Twitter outage as of the beginning of May 2011.
After pulling them apart and recompiling them, with the help of JVH3, here are the HTC Peep Update *.cabs. These are for Windows Mobile users with version 6.5 or higher. It should work, in theory with version 6.1, but I didn't feel like testing it out. Obviously, you'll need Sense 2.5 as well. There are four versions, but they all seem to be exactly the same. I didn't notice any differences other than the dates they were packaged. The Rhodium version seemed to have a slightly smaller TwitterApp.exe file, but I still don't think it was different.
Disclaimer: I take no responsibility for anything you do to your devices. These are posted for informational purposes. If you choose to install the application update, then any side effects (of which there should not be) are on you.
Changes
This update changes the way the Twitter Tab (HTC Peep) authenticates your user account. Before this update, your account information is sent via unencrypted http headers upon login which reveal both the username and password to anyone who happens to be eavesdropping on the connection, whether it is by cellular data or wifi as seen below.
Code:
authenticity_token=c8b5abaf53f223e827d9258ddfef4285a816db5f&
oauth_token=I4FK956n1foaHjayLKXJT2IaBpsmoo0amKyPhebc&
session%5B[B]username_or_email%5D=USERNAME&session%5Bpassword%5D=PASSWORD[/B]
Also, when sending tweets or receiving them, their is a continuous authenticate request sent which exposes the username and password again as illustrated below.
Code:
GET /statuses/friends_timeline.json?count=50&page=1 HTTP/1.1
Accept: text/xml, application/xml;q=0.9, */*;q=0
[B]Authorization: Basic BASE64("USERNAME:PASSWORD")[/B]
User-Agent: TwitterEngine
Host: twitter.com
I haven't been able to confirm the status of the current update yet with traffic monitoring, but according to HTC, this update sets the Peep application to use OAuth to establish a connection with https to encrypt the username and password instead of leaving it exposed for all the world to see.
EDIT: This is not a 100% fix. It seems that while the initial session is now being sent over https using TCP port 443 (sending against the api.twitter.com domain), during the rest of the session, Peep switches back to HTTP basic. This still leaves the whole session after the initial login vulnerable to hijacking based on the Twitter's session ID through cookies. I suggest using a different Twitter client, as neither HTC nor Twitter care for our aging devices.
EDIT: DO NOT PM ME ABOUT THIS FIX. IT DOES NOT WORK.
i dont like to install os on sd card
squaloforte said:
i dont like to install os on sd card
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What relevance does your post have to anything related to this thread?
Nothing about this thread has anything to do with installling an os or anything to your sd card.
It is about the twitter tab security flaw and the recent patch by HTC.
A patch could only be installed to the device, since patches need to replace files on the device.
Still getting login error!
I'm still getting login error problem on my HTC HD2 o2 uk phone, this update and the HTC HD2 Peep Security update on the HTC website http://www.htc.com/europe/SupportViewNews.aspx?dl_id=1085&news_id=866 doesn't work
Is anyone else getting this problem?
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I'm still getting login error problem on my HTC HD2 o2 uk phone, this update and the HTC HD2 Peep Security update on the HTC website http://www.htc.com/europe/SupportViewNews.aspx?dl_id=1085&news_id=866 doesn't work
Is anyone else getting this problem?
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Please try to keep up.
This fix has nothing to do with login errors.
This fixes a security vulnerablity.
Without the fix, user name and password are sent in plain text through http.
With the fix, oauth is used instead, so each request does not send this information. And when it initially is sent to authenticate, https is used.
The twitter tab works for just about everybody. And the fact that no one else is reporting problems since applying the fix indicates that the fix does not have a problem.
Things to check:
Do you have a twitter acount?
Are you entering your twitter user name and password correctly?
Is your twitter account locked by twitter? (try using it with your computer)
Do you have a data plan?
Do you have a strong cell signal with Edge or 3G service?
Have you tried soft resetting your device?
Are you in the UK?
If not, does the country you are in block access to twitter?
Can you browse web pages with your phone?
No need to reply to this reply to your post since your post was not on topic for this thread.
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Please try to keep up.
This fix has nothing to do with login errors.
This fixes a security vulnerablity.
Without the fix, user name and password are sent in plain text through http.
With the fix, oauth is used instead, so each request does not send this information. And when it initially is sent to authenticate, https is used.
The twitter tab works for just about everybody. And the fact that no one else is reporting problems since applying the fix indicates that the fix does not have a problem.
Things to check:
Do you have a twitter acount?
Are you entering your twitter user name and password correctly?
Is your twitter account locked by twitter? (try using it with your computer)
Do you have a data plan?
Do you have a strong cell signal with Edge or 3G service?
Have you tried soft resetting your device?
Are you in the UK?
If not, does the country you are in block access to twitter?
Can you browse web pages with your phone?
No need to reply to this reply to your post since your post was not on topic for this thread.
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My Peep app stop working in January, there are no problems with my twitter account, all I'm looking for is a solution or fix!
Do you know where i can get a Peep.cab?
ramonguthrie said:
My Peep app stop working in January, there are no problems with my twitter account, all I'm looking for is a solution or fix!
Do you know where i can get a Peep.cab?
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As I previously said, this thread is dedicated to the HTC Security Patch for the twitter tab.
I suggest either looking for a thread dedicated to the twitter tab not working or creating your own thread in the question and answer section.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/forumdisplay.php?f=456
This thread is not the appropriate place for your question.
My HTC Peep stopped working on my Rhodium after installing this update. Peep worked right up until I installed the HTTPS Fix.
Verizon TP2, using the Custom ROM --> Verizon MR2 Fixed by Mr. X
(ROM Found here)
http://forum.ppcgeeks.com/cdma-tp2-...zon-mr2-fixed-mr-x-boots-unlocked-device.html
I see the "Tap Here to Authenticate" Screen
I type in Username/Password (which works when logging into the website)
HTC Peep tries to log in, but I get an error --> "You entered an incorrect username or password."
I cleaned out the Temp folder to try and get a fresh start, but no luck.
I tried to uninstall, but I am unable to uninstall properly.
I tried to Re-install, but no luck.
I shut down Sense, re-installed, and rebooted and turned on Sense, no luck.
So, minus doing a brand new ROM flash it looks like this .CAB tanked the Twitter tab for me. I didn't really want to keep using it unsecured, but it sucks that the update stopped it from working altogether.
Hay Gaiz!!1!!!!one!
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=994711
Saw this in Android Apps section and thought some of our readers would be interested. It's the official Android app for Netflix. I downloaded it and it loads up good, shows your queue and recently watched stuff, but the video errors out still. Apparently due to some DRM issues. Some people in that thread mentioned our particular chipset should be able to run the app with some mods, so maybe anyone that is interested can tinker???
Baby steps!!
Edit: Mods, if this is more appropriate in the Themes/Apps section, I apologize!
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=994747
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http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=994747
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Shart...... Sorry, it didn't show up when I searched because the thread says Netflix.apk, not Netflix.
Verizon pushed an update to fix a problem I was having with a false security alert indicating I had a virus or malware. This process HTC_security_log_provider has helped me greatly. The HTC rep mentioned they will probably be including this in new builds so that they are able to get access to resolve issues like I was having quickly without manual update every affected user . Apparently it is a huge problem but mine is working now thanks to HTC_SECURITY_LOG_PROVIDER!
sounds like htc wanting more access to our phones. Security log? I haven't had any "security" alerts (false or otherwise) and have not read about any either.
Interesting 1st post.
The OP wouldn't have a problem if they weren't downloading things they shouldn't. Just saying that 99.9% of the chances you actually had something on your phone, it did not come from a credible source (like the market). I'd rather htc and verizon be fiddling directly with my phone.
It wasnt an actual virus or malware. I was getting an alert and this is the solution they used to stop the nag message. I have not downloaded anything unless from the market. Obviously I know there could be issues with non market downloads. I also am glad that HTC/verizon is messing with it instead of me having a headache of a nag message all the time.
THanks for comments guys
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It wasnt an actual virus or malware. I was getting an alert and this is the solution they used to stop the nag message. I have not downloaded anything unless from the market. Obviously I know there could be issues with non market downloads. I also am glad that HTC/verizon is messing with it instead of me having a headache of a nag message all the time.
THanks for comments guys
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Nag message like something in your status bar? Google recently added the ability to do that in the sdk for apps.
It was almost like a FC that they said was due to something with how the kernel security log communicates with the UI. IM not an expert and it may have something to do with the new SDK your mentioning. IM not sure. I was just trying to let you guys know about the update.
I wouldn't believe Verizon for a second. Heck, they can't even figure out at tech support why their IVR says you can reactivate a 4G SIM within 90 days...
thunderboltuser said:
It wasnt an actual virus or malware. I was getting an alert and this is the solution they used to stop the nag message. I have not downloaded anything unless from the market. Obviously I know there could be issues with non market downloads. I also am glad that HTC/verizon is messing with it instead of me having a headache of a nag message all the time.
THanks for comments guys
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Just because it is from market does not make it safe Verizon has told me unless it is under Verizon apps they are considered 3rd party apps that anyone can upload so be very careful what you download from market.
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Just because it is from market does not make it safe Verizon has told me unless it is under Verizon apps they are considered 3rd party apps that anyone can upload so be very careful what you download from market.
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That is true that Market apps can cause issues like viruses and all but it seems pretty obvious when an app has the ability to infect a phone. If you see an app that is normally paid and this version is free and in chinese then it's probably no good lol.
Hey,
So on my Stock Non-rooted Nexus 10 (5.0.1) AVG has recently alerted me that the app, "Device Provisioner is classified as malware", it asks me to remove, but i cannot uninstall.
On my Rooted Nexus 5 (5.0.1) (Running Pure White) I also have the app "Device Provisioner" version "5.0.1-1602158". CM Security has not reported this as a virus, nothing detected when scanned.
My Development AVD also has the app, the dev AVD is clean which leads me to believe that AVG is claiming this to be false positive.
Can anyone else confirm this?
Cheers
H
Does it give any other info? Location for example? Package name?
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Does it give any other info? Location for example? Package name?
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As far as I'm aware AVG doesn't seem too? Unless I'm missing something.
Further info
Yep its a false positive. Sorry for some reason when i read your post, I thought you said "data provisioner".
There really isn't much use to av software on android.
Thanks for the help RootSU! Another mind at the same conclusion puts me at ease! Appreciate it!
No probs!