Check UID of the socket connection
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Description
Because the sockets are created in the abstract namespace, anyone could create them or connect to them.
With the recent vulnerabilities in Termux maybe it would be good to add a UID check and only allow Termux and root to connect, the same on the termux-api-package side.
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Locate the abstract-namespace socket creation and connection checks in the Java Android implementation, then inspect the corresponding termux-api-package side. Define how UID checks should permit Termux and root, and verify that unauthorized users cannot create or connect to the sockets on both sides.
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Assessment
- Tech stack
- android, java
- Domain
- mobile, networking, security
- Issue type
- Feature
- Difficulty
- 4/5
- Estimated time
- 3-5 days
- Activity status
- Stale
- Clarity
- Mostly clear
- Newbie friendliness
- 35/100