The fix can be done by adding the following permissions in the AndroidManifest.xml file. uses-permission android name="android.permission.ACCESS_LOCAL_STORAGE"/> uses-permission android name="android.permission.ACCESS_LOCAL_STORAGE"/> uses-permission android name="android.permission.ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE"/> uses-permission android name="android.permission.ACCESS_FINE_LOCATION"/> uses-permission android name
How to fix ACCESS_FINE_LOCATION permission issue on Android
The ACCESS_FINE_LOCATION permission is required to get location information from the device.
How to check if your Android device is vulnerable to CVE-2016-2042 or not?
If you want to check if your Android device is vulnerable to CVE-2016-2042 or not, the following steps will help you.
1. Get notification about the issue from your phone's Settings app.
2. Scroll down and tap on "Android Security" on the left side of the screen.
3. Tap on "Security Concerns".
4. Look for "CVE-2016-2042" under "Open Source Projects". If it is there, then your device is vulnerable to this issue.
Check for Vulnerable Android Installs
The malicious code is not present on all Android devices. So, it’s best to test your apps with a software called “AppAnalyzer.” It allows you to check for vulnerable installations of your app on an Android device.
If the malware was not detected on your app, you can add the permissions in the AndroidManifest.xml file.
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Published on: 10/11/2022 20:15:00 UTC
Last modified on: 10/12/2022 20:25:00 UTC