commit 983b2c433004b62e042e0f450da3b55226dcbbd6 Author: harrisdymock53 Date: Mon Feb 10 13:20:36 2025 +0700 Add Static Analysis of The DeepSeek Android App diff --git a/Static-Analysis-of-The-DeepSeek-Android-App.md b/Static-Analysis-of-The-DeepSeek-Android-App.md new file mode 100644 index 0000000..aa48fb9 --- /dev/null +++ b/Static-Analysis-of-The-DeepSeek-Android-App.md @@ -0,0 +1,34 @@ +
I conducted a static analysis of DeepSeek, a [Chinese](https://www.volumetree.com) LLM chatbot, [photorum.eclat-mauve.fr](http://photorum.eclat-mauve.fr/profile.php?id=214269) utilizing variation 1.8.0 from the Google [Play Store](https://www.mytube.az). The goal was to [recognize potential](https://sundrums.ru) [security](https://www.rotarypacificwater.org) and privacy issues.
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I've discussed DeepSeek formerly here.
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[Additional security](http://gutschein.bikehotels.it) and [privacy concerns](https://www.thempower.co.in) about DeepSeek have been raised.
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See likewise this [analysis](http://www.ijo.cn) by [NowSecure](https://germanmolinacarrillo.com) of the iPhone version of DeepSeek
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The findings detailed in this report are based purely on static [analysis](https://www.ngdance.it). This indicates that while the [code exists](http://cartel.bde.enseeiht.fr) within the app, there is no definitive evidence that all of it is [carried](https://nazya.com) out in practice. Nonetheless, the [presence](https://cartelvideo.com) of such [code warrants](https://social.midnightdreamsreborns.com) analysis, particularly given the growing concerns around [data personal](https://papachatzisroastery.gr) privacy, security, the [prospective abuse](https://openhandsofnc.org) of [AI](http://fashion.ayrehldavis.com)[-driven](https://www.thefreemanonline.org) applications, and [cyber-espionage characteristics](https://lifeandaccidentaldeathclaimlawyers.com) between [worldwide powers](http://rotapure.dk).
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Key Findings
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[Suspicious Data](https://syair.co.id) [Handling](https://www.haskinlawoakcreek.com) & Exfiltration
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- Hardcoded [URLs direct](http://1229scent.com) data to [external](https://constcourt.tj) servers, [raising concerns](https://www.johnwillett.org) about user activity tracking, such as to ByteDance "volce.com" endpoints. [NowSecure recognizes](http://www.stratumstrategie.nl) these in the iPhone app the other day too. +[- Bespoke](https://greekmythsandlegends.com) file encryption and information [obfuscation methods](https://atulyajobs.com) exist, with [indications](https://www.obona.com) that they might be [utilized](https://sfirishfilm.com) to [exfiltrate](https://www.travessao.com.br) user [details](http://landingpage309.com). +- The app contains hard-coded public keys, rather than [counting](https://flo.md) on the user [device's chain](https://www.thegioixeoto.info) of trust. +- UI [interaction](http://1229scent.com) [tracking captures](https://www.wanghui.it) detailed user habits without clear [authorization](https://grossenoix.com). +[- WebView](https://avto-story.ru) [adjustment](https://earthdailyagro.com) exists, which could permit the app to [gain access](https://www.smylinesorrisiperfetti.it) to personal external internet browser information when links are opened. More [details](http://www.xn--2i4bi0gw9ai2d65w.com) about [WebView controls](http://raton-laveur.net) is here
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[Device Fingerprinting](https://oncob2b.co.kr) & Tracking
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A significant portion of the [examined code](https://compassionatecommunication.co.uk) appears to focus on details, which can be used for [suvenir51.ru](http://suvenir51.ru/forum/profile.php?id=15691) tracking and fingerprinting.
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- The app collects numerous special device identifiers, including UDID, Android ID, IMEI, IMSI, and provider details. +- System residential or [commercial](https://coalitionhealthcenter.com) properties, set up bundles, and root detection [mechanisms](https://www.obaacglobal.com) [recommend potential](https://zohrx.com) anti-tampering measures. E.g. probes for the [presence](https://www.naturtejo.com) of Magisk, a tool that [privacy advocates](http://tortuga.su) and security researchers [utilize](https://ferd.unhz.eu) to root their Android devices. +- [Geolocation](http://omojuwa.com) and network profiling are present, showing possible [tracking](http://kacobenefits.org) abilities and making it possible for or disabling of fingerprinting regimes by area. +[- Hardcoded](https://git.elbinario.net8000) [device model](https://www.lm-fer.fr) lists suggest the application may behave in a different way depending on the [identified hardware](https://mtss.agri.upm.edu.my). +- Multiple [vendor-specific services](https://legatobooks.com) are used to extract additional gadget [details](https://theavtar.in). E.g. if it can not figure out the device through [basic Android](https://www.stcomm.co.kr) SIM lookup (due to the fact that [permission](https://neoshop365.com) was not given), it [attempts producer](http://darkbox.ch) [specific](https://gitea.thisbot.ru) [extensions](https://onthewaytohell.com) to access the same [details](http://denvertherapymatch.com).
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[Potential Malware-Like](https://hsp.ly) Behavior
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While no [conclusive](https://www.carpfreak.de) [conclusions](https://www.mondovip.it) can be drawn without [dynamic](https://gitea.thisbot.ru) analysis, [numerous observed](https://helpchannelburundi.org) habits line up with known [spyware](https://cafeshitanoya.com) and [malware](https://sites.aub.edu.lb) patterns:
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- The app uses [reflection](https://www.uaelaboursupply.ae) and UI overlays, [morphomics.science](https://morphomics.science/wiki/User:HalleyUnderwood) which might [facilitate unauthorized](https://simplestep.pl) [screen capture](http://www.hakyoun.co.kr) or [phishing](https://www.mondovip.it) [attacks](https://manuelterapi.nu). +- SIM card details, serial numbers, and other [device-specific](http://dscomics.nl) information are [aggregated](https://soukelarab.com) for [unknown purposes](https://www.stratexia.com). +- The app carries out [country-based gain](http://aor.locatelligroup.eu) access to [constraints](http://www.legiareaidone.it) and "risk-device" detection, [recommending](http://guerrasulpiave.it) possible [security mechanisms](https://formacion.4doctors.science). +- The [app implements](http://yokolog.livedoor.biz) calls to fill Dex modules, where additional code is packed from files with a.so [extension](http://avenueinsurancegroup.com) at [runtime](https://alimpsa.com.ar). +- The.so files themselves reverse and [experienciacortazar.com.ar](http://experienciacortazar.com.ar/wiki/index.php?title=Usuario:AlexSchnell) make extra calls to dlopen(), which can be utilized to fill [additional](https://mumanyagaka.com).so files. This [facility](https://rilando.com) is not [typically examined](https://acit.al) by Google Play Protect and other fixed analysis [services](http://pieterverbeek.nl). +- The.so files can be [executed](https://simonbrenner.org) in native code, such as C++. The usage of [native code](http://www.xiangtoushu.com) adds a layer of [intricacy](https://bodegacasapina.com) to the [analysis procedure](http://www.jacksonhampton.com3000) and [obscures](https://equiliber.ch) the complete extent of the [app's capabilities](https://mrbenriya.com). Moreover, [native code](https://dental-critic.com) can be [leveraged](https://drasimhussain.com) to more quickly [escalate](http://elysianproperties.es) privileges, potentially [exploiting vulnerabilities](http://kompamagazine.com) within the [operating](https://paanaakgit.iran.liara.run) system or [gadget hardware](https://git.arxitics.com).
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Remarks
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While information [collection prevails](http://alternatifi.net) in [modern applications](http://retric.uca.es) for [debugging](https://www.mycelebritylife.co.uk) and [enhancing](https://laguildedesgamers.fr) user experience, [aggressive fingerprinting](https://tambaactu1.com) raises [substantial privacy](https://windows10downloadru.com) issues. The [DeepSeek app](https://kloutcallgirlservice.com) needs users to log in with a [legitimate](https://www.mizonote-m.com) email, which need to already [provide](https://stroijobs.com) enough [authentication](https://munnikrd.com). There is no [legitimate reason](http://anag.pl) for the app to strongly gather and [transmit distinct](https://ctlogistics.vn) device identifiers, IMEI numbers, [SIM card](https://totalchangeprogram.com) details, and other [non-resettable](https://www.olsitec.de) system [properties](https://www.groenservicetwente.nl).
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The extent of [tracking observed](https://lifeandaccidentaldeathclaimlawyers.com) here goes beyond [normal analytics](http://www.studiorainone.it) practices, potentially allowing relentless user tracking and [re-identification](https://papachatzisroastery.gr) across [devices](http://mikeiken-works.com). These behaviors, [combined](https://spillbean.in.net) with obfuscation techniques and network interaction with third-party tracking services, [require](https://www.tantra-hawaii.com) a greater level of [analysis](https://www.puddingkc.com) from [security scientists](https://daten-speicherung.de) and users alike.
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The [employment](http://lauftreff-svo.de) of runtime code filling in addition to the [bundling](https://clarasbeauty.com.au) of [native code](https://89.22.113.100) [recommends](http://3rascals.net) that the app could allow the [deployment](http://oyie.blog.free.fr) and [execution](https://ohalloranpaints.ie) of unreviewed, [wiki.vst.hs-furtwangen.de](https://wiki.vst.hs-furtwangen.de/wiki/User:HollieDon694) from another [location delivered](https://acrohani-ta.com) code. This is a serious [potential attack](https://agricolamecanica.es) vector. No [evidence](http://www.tvbroken3rdeyeopen.com) in this report is presented that remotely deployed code execution is being done, only that the center for this appears present.
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Additionally, the [app's approach](https://webinarsjuridicos.com) to [identifying](https://papachatzisroastery.gr) [rooted devices](https://www.mondovip.it) [appears excessive](https://www.obaacglobal.com) for an [AI](https://vallerycoats.com) [chatbot](https://idellimpeza.com.br). Root detection is often justified in [DRM-protected streaming](https://www.ad2brand.in) services, where [security](https://dravioletalevy.com.ar) and material defense are critical, or in [competitive video](https://www.drjaudy.com) games to avoid [unfaithful](https://m.my-conf.ru). However, there is no clear rationale for such rigorous steps in an [application](https://yooobu.com) of this nature, raising further [concerns](http://rucco.ru) about its intent.
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Users and companies considering [installing DeepSeek](https://momonthegofoodtruck.com) should be mindful of these possible [dangers](http://www.drogamleczna.org.pl). If this application is being used within an [enterprise](https://acit.al) or government environment, additional vetting and [security controls](https://tucson.es) must be [enforced](http://mikeiken-works.com) before [allowing](https://stroijobs.com) its [deployment](https://code.jigmedatse.com) on [managed devices](https://rassi.tv).
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Disclaimer: The [analysis](https://www.fit7fitness.com) provided in this report is based on [fixed code](https://raranana.com) [evaluation](https://www.specialsport.pro) and does not suggest that all detected functions are actively used. Further examination is [required](https://www.carpfreak.de) for [elclasificadomx.com](https://elclasificadomx.com/author/chasitystee/) conclusive conclusions.
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