Detection of Compromise Application Executable

ID: DET0649
Domains: Mobile
Analytics: AN1730
Version: 1.0
Created: 21 October 2025
Last Modified: 12 May 2026

Analytics

AN1730

For Android, detect Compromise Application Executable from documented management, network, or vetting evidence; treat state queries as periodic observations rather than real-time events. Correlate Application Permission via Android Enterprise DPC / Application Vetting [DevicePolicyManager.getPermissionGrantState(); PackageManager manifest/requested-permission review]; Application State via Android Enterprise / EMM [Managed package inventory/status and package metadata]; File Creation via Application Vetting / Forensic Acquisition [Dynamic filesystem trace or acquired app-container/filesystem artifacts: APK, DEX, or native library written to app installation path outside MDM-authorized update mechanism — binary replacement is the persistence artifact]. Alert on a sequence or state change inconsistent with the device/app baseline, approved management policy, or expected user workflow; do not infer unobserved API calls, file/process activity, or payload content from management state alone.

Log Sources
Data Component Name Channel
Application Permission (DC0114) android:DevicePolicyManager DevicePolicyManager.getPermissionGrantState(); PackageManager manifest/requested-permission review
Application State (DC0123) android:EMM Managed package inventory/status and package metadata
File Creation (DC0039) mobile:ForensicArtifacts Dynamic filesystem trace or acquired app-container/filesystem artifacts: APK, DEX, or native library written to app installation path outside MDM-authorized update mechanism — binary replacement is the persistence artifact
OS API Execution (DC0021) mobile:DynamicAnalysis Dynamic API/runtime trace: App is replaced or reinstalled
Mutable Elements
Field Description
TrustedSignerBaseline Per-app expected signing certificate and signer lineage. Derive from MDM app deployment records and Play Store signing identity. Any signer change = compromise indicator.
ApkHashBaseline Per-version APK hash (SHA-256 of base APK) from trusted distribution. Derive from MDM app deployment artifacts or Google Play API. FORENSIC: compare extracted /data/app//base.apk hash against baseline.
PostModificationWindow Default 86400s behavioral observation window post-modification.