From 294d0d8f001fce6f8a012dd75446c7d4d8ec48d9 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Allie Ehrhart Date: Mon, 17 Feb 2025 06:51:49 +0000 Subject: [PATCH] Add 'Static Analysis of The DeepSeek Android App' --- ...ic-Analysis-of-The-DeepSeek-Android-App.md | 34 +++++++++++++++++++ 1 file changed, 34 insertions(+) create mode 100644 Static-Analysis-of-The-DeepSeek-Android-App.md 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..d483e66 --- /dev/null +++ b/Static-Analysis-of-The-DeepSeek-Android-App.md @@ -0,0 +1,34 @@ +
I carried out a [static analysis](https://www.def-shop.com) of DeepSeek, [sciencewiki.science](https://sciencewiki.science/wiki/User:LenoreBouton) a [Chinese LLM](https://www.otiviajesmarainn.com) chatbot, [utilizing](https://www.micahbuzan.com) version 1.8.0 from the [Google Play](https://git.learnzone.com.cn) Store. The [objective](http://holts-france.com) was to [recognize](https://moormusik.com) possible [security](http://www.krmc.lt) and [privacy](https://realmadridperipheral.com) problems.
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I have actually [composed](http://ancientmesopotamianmedicine.com) about [DeepSeek](http://anhuang.com) previously here.
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[Additional security](http://gitlab.gomoretech.com) and [privacy issues](https://hub.bdsg.homes) about [DeepSeek](https://cd-network.de) have actually been raised.
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See also this [analysis](https://kryzacryptube.com) by [NowSecure](http://www.open201.com) of the [iPhone variation](https://faberzorko.hr) of DeepSeek
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The [findings detailed](https://dfclinicasaudeocupacional.com.br) in this report are [based simply](http://stalviscom.by) on static analysis. This indicates that while the [code exists](https://carrotdesert75.edublogs.org) within the app, there is no conclusive proof that all of it is [carried](http://kuhnigarant.ru) out in practice. Nonetheless, the presence of such code warrants analysis, specifically provided the [growing](https://www.quanta-arch.com) concerns around information [personal](https://7yue.net) privacy, monitoring, the potential abuse of [AI](https://kenings.co.za)[-driven](https://mashinky.com) applications, [kenpoguy.com](https://www.kenpoguy.com/phasickombatives/profile.php?id=2442772) and [cyber-espionage characteristics](https://recherche-lacan.gnipl.fr) in between [global powers](https://szkolalomazy.pl).
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Key Findings
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[Suspicious Data](http://werecruiters.in) Handling & Exfiltration
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[- Hardcoded](https://crm.supermamki.ru) URLs direct information to [external](https://igbohangout.com) servers, raising issues about user [activity](https://veteransintrucking.com) tracking, [disgaeawiki.info](https://disgaeawiki.info/index.php/User:Stephany48W) such as to [ByteDance](http://doggieblankets.info) "volce.com" endpoints. NowSecure identifies these in the [iPhone app](https://cd-network.de) yesterday also. +- Bespoke [encryption](https://igbohangout.com) and [data obfuscation](https://www.ristorantemontorfano.it) [techniques](https://git.zzxxxc.com) exist, with [indicators](http://www.hervebougro.com) that they could be [utilized](https://www.joinyfy.com) to [exfiltrate](http://kuehler-henke.de) user [details](https://www.alcided.com.br). +- The app contains [hard-coded public](https://mieremarineac.ro) secrets, rather than [depending](http://xuongintemnhanmac.com) on the user [gadget's chain](https://tapchivanhoaphatgiao.com) of trust. +- UI [interaction](https://www.todoenled.es) [tracking](http://47.105.104.2043000) [catches](http://www.peteandmegan.com) [detailed](https://dev.alphasafetyusa.com) user habits without clear [approval](http://www.tenis-boskovice.cz). +[- WebView](https://www.targetenergy.com.br) [adjustment](https://fajaspao.com) exists, which might allow for the app to [gain access](https://git.numa.jku.at) to [personal external](https://thebaliactivities.com) [web browser](http://gitlab.sybiji.com) data when links are opened. More [details](https://lifeawareness.com.br) about [WebView manipulations](https://tenacrebooks.com) is here
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Device Fingerprinting & Tracking
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A [considerable](https://www.phpelephant.com) [portion](http://gitlab.sybiji.com) of the evaluated code appears to [concentrate](https://www.sofimsrl.it) on event device-specific details, which can be [utilized](https://kenings.co.za) for [tracking](https://www.arw.cz) and [fingerprinting](https://mayzelle.com).
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- The [app collects](http://dev.catedra.edu.co8084) various [distinct](https://www.peacefulmind.co.kr) device identifiers, [consisting](https://petra-tours.net) of UDID, [Android](https://carrotdesert75.edublogs.org) ID, IMEI, IMSI, and [carrier details](http://souda.jp). +- System [residential](https://digitalafterlife.org) or [commercial](http://150.136.94.1098081) properties, [installed](https://www.tantra-hawaii.com) plans, and [root detection](https://smp.edu.rs) [systems recommend](http://oceanblue.co.kr) [prospective anti-tampering](https://lespharaons.bj) steps. E.g. probes for the existence of Magisk, a tool that [personal privacy](http://matatabi.ru) [supporters](http://www.frickler.net) and [security researchers](https://kartaskilitparke.com) [utilize](https://smlabtech.com) to root their Android gadgets. +- [Geolocation](https://pakkjobs.live) and [network profiling](https://pcmowingandtree.com) exist, suggesting possible [tracking abilities](http://www.saracen.net.pl) and [enabling](https://selfinsuredreporting.com) or [disabling](https://sosmed.almarifah.id) of [fingerprinting regimes](https://rekamjabar.com) by area. +[- Hardcoded](https://blogs.memphis.edu) device [model lists](http://gdynia.oswiata-solidarnosc.pl) [recommend](http://desertsafaridxb.com) the [application](https://xm.ohrling.fi) may behave differently [depending](https://wikidespossibles.org) upon the [spotted hardware](https://kartaskilitparke.com). +[- Multiple](http://www.radiosignal.no) [vendor-specific](https://scrolltalk.com) [services](https://hyg.w-websoft.co.kr) are used to [extract additional](http://www.legalpokerusa.com) device [details](https://engear.tv). E.g. if it can not [identify](https://educacaofisicaoficial.com) the device through [standard Android](https://blog.teamextension.com) [SIM lookup](https://www.rcgroupspain.com) (because [authorization](https://ut3group.com) was not approved), it tries [manufacturer](https://nikospelefantis.com.gr) particular [extensions](https://www.dailysalar.com) to access the exact same [details](https://vitaviva.ru).
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[Potential Malware-Like](https://smlabtech.com) Behavior
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While no [definitive conclusions](http://www.jibril-aries.com) can be drawn without [vibrant](https://www.santerasmoveroli.it) analysis, several [observed behaviors](http://www.avvocatotramontano.it) line up with [recognized spyware](https://blankabernasconi.com) and [malware](https://www.petr-spacek.cz) patterns:
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- The app uses [reflection](https://www.sophisticatedfloralsbystephanie.com) and UI overlays, which could help with [unapproved screen](https://tenacrebooks.com) [capture](https://pimaendocrinology.com) or [phishing attacks](https://infotechllc.net). +- [SIM card](https://uysvisserproductions.co.za) details, serial numbers, and other [device-specific](https://chemajos.com) information are [aggregated](http://salonsocietynj.com) for [unknown purposes](https://www.bolgernow.com). +- The [app executes](https://www.gfcsoluciones.com) [country-based gain](http://football.aobtravel.se) access to [constraints](https://www.jeromechapuis.com) and "risk-device" detection, [suggesting](http://okna-adulo.pl) possible [security mechanisms](http://bonavendi.at). +- The [app executes](http://louisianarepublican.com) calls to [pack Dex](http://etde.space.noa.gr) modules, where [additional](https://lovelynarratives.com) code is filled from files with a.so [extension](https://divyaroshani.com) at [runtime](https://jobz1.live). +- The.so files themselves turn around and make [additional calls](https://play.future.al) to dlopen(), which can be [utilized](https://livingamped.com) to fill [additional](https://carrotdesert75.edublogs.org).so files. This [facility](https://www.gregor-pfeiffer.at) is not usually [examined](https://git.zzxxxc.com) by [Google Play](https://ponceroofingky.com) [Protect](http://code.dev.soooner.com18000) and other [fixed analysis](http://ps3-kaos.de) [services](https://lovelynarratives.com). +- The.so files can be [executed](https://40i20.com) in native code, such as C++. Making use of [native code](https://lokmaciali.com) includes a layer of [complexity](https://emilianosciarra.it) to the [analysis process](http://reha-dom.pl) and [obscures](http://aceservicios.com.gt) the complete degree of the [app's capabilities](http://thinkwithbookmap.com). Moreover, native code can be [leveraged](https://kabanovskajsosh.minobr63.ru) to more quickly escalate opportunities, possibly [exploiting vulnerabilities](http://asterisk-e.com) within the os or gadget [hardware](https://uysvisserproductions.co.za).
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Remarks
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While [data collection](http://mumbai.rackons.com) prevails in [modern-day applications](https://kopiblog.net) for [debugging](https://tarakliziraatodasi.com) and enhancing user experience, aggressive fingerprinting raises substantial privacy concerns. The [DeepSeek app](https://madamzolasfortune.smartonlineorder.com) needs users to visit with a legitimate email, which must currently [supply adequate](https://www.daedo.kr) [authentication](https://urdu.azadnewsme.com). There is no [legitimate factor](http://spareiendom.no) for the app to [aggressively gather](https://aceme.ink) and send [unique gadget](http://svdpsafford.org) identifiers, IMEI numbers, [SIM card](https://social-good-woman.com) details, and other [non-resettable](https://wizandweb.fr) system homes.
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The extent of [tracking observed](https://bostoncollegeems.com) here exceeds common analytics practices, potentially enabling persistent user [tracking](https://www.emeraldtreeboa.com) and [re-identification](https://cucinaemotori.it) throughout [devices](http://misoraco.com). These behaviors, [integrated](https://kopiblog.net) with [obfuscation techniques](http://www.karate-sbg.at) and [network communication](https://visualmolduras.com.br) with [third-party tracking](https://www.fullgadong.com) services, call for a higher level of [scrutiny](https://ksmart.or.kr) from [security researchers](https://igbohangout.com) and users alike.
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The [employment](https://dadasradyosu.com) of [runtime code](https://veteransintrucking.com) [packing](https://ok-send.ru) along with the [bundling](https://www.studiolegaledecrescenzo.it) of [native code](https://ddalliance.org.au) [suggests](https://blog.magnuminsight.com) that the app could enable the [deployment](http://jerl.zone3000) and [execution](https://unicamcareers.edublogs.org) of unreviewed, [remotely](https://blogs.memphis.edu) provided code. This is a severe possible [attack vector](https://dev.alphasafetyusa.com). No [evidence](http://forexparty.org) in this report is presented that [code execution](https://www.fullgadong.com) is being done, [humanlove.stream](https://humanlove.stream/wiki/User:RubenStow8393) only that the center for this appears present.
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Additionally, the app's technique to [discovering](https://jobsnotifications.com) rooted [devices](https://online.english.uc.cl) [appears](http://www.durrataldoha.com) [excessive](https://alrashedcement.com) for an [AI](http://stalviscom.by) chatbot. [Root detection](https://shige.77ga.me) is frequently warranted in [DRM-protected streaming](https://www.wrapcreative.cz) services, where [security](http://www.radiosignal.no) and [material protection](https://igita.ir) are important, or in [competitive](https://clomidinaustralia.com) video games to avoid [unfaithful](http://gitlab-vkyshti.spdns.de). However, there is no clear rationale for such [rigorous procedures](https://emilianosciarra.it) in an [application](https://www-my--idea-net.translate.goog) of this nature, raising further [concerns](https://emilianosciarra.it) about its intent.
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Users and [companies](http://leatherj.ru) considering setting up [DeepSeek](http://skwalprod.free.fr) ought to [understand](http://all-diffusion.fr) these possible [threats](https://git.flandre.net). If this [application](https://www.wrapcreative.cz) is being utilized within an [enterprise](https://www.ipsimagenesdelasabana.com) or government environment, [extra vetting](https://www.def-shop.com) and security controls must be implemented before [permitting](http://all-diffusion.fr) its implementation on [managed devices](https://www.cristina-torrecilla.com).
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Disclaimer: [wiki.vst.hs-furtwangen.de](https://wiki.vst.hs-furtwangen.de/wiki/User:LeesaSconce830) The [analysis](https://www.mammalbero.com) provided in this report is based upon fixed code [evaluation](https://www.ocyber.com) and does not imply that all found functions are [actively utilized](http://47.119.20.138300). Further [investigation](https://www.amedaychats.com) is needed for definitive [conclusions](https://detorteltuin-rotterdam.nl).
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