CVE-2026-54174

CVE-2026-54174 affects melange (Chainguard's declarative APK package builder), specifically the Apko component (chainguard.dev/apko). Prior to Apko 1.2.9 (corresponding to melange 0.50.4), the tool verified the control section hash (.PKGINFO etc.) against the signed APKINDEX but never verified th...

CVE-2026-54174 melange: Incomplete package integrity verification allows data section substitution

melange allows users to build apk packages using declarative pipelines. Apko prior to version 1.2.9, corresponding to melange prior to version 0.50.4, verified the control section hash .PKGINFO etc. against the signed APKINDEX, but never verified the data section hash the actual package files tha...

Agent Smith Malware Infects 25M Android Phones to Push Rogue Ads

Researchers are warning of a new breed of Android malware, dubbed “Agent Smith,” that they claim has infected 25 million handsets in order to replace legitimate apps with doppelgangers that display rogue ads. The malware is tied to a China-based firm, according to Check Point researchers, and is...