An exploitable information disclosure vulnerability exists in the "Secret Chats" functionality of the Telegram Android messaging application version 4.9.0. The "Secret Chats" functionality allows a user to delete all traces of a chat, either by using a time trigger or by direct request. There is a bug in this functionality that leaves behind photos taken and shared on the secret chats, even after the chats are deleted. These photos will be stored in the device and accessible to all applications installed on the Android device.
References
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http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/106295 | Broken Link Third Party Advisory VDB Entry |
https://www.talosintelligence.com/vulnerability_reports/TALOS-2018-0654 | Exploit Third Party Advisory |
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/106295 | Broken Link Third Party Advisory VDB Entry |
https://www.talosintelligence.com/vulnerability_reports/TALOS-2018-0654 | Exploit Third Party Advisory |
Configurations
History
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References | () http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/106295 - Broken Link, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry | |
References | () https://www.talosintelligence.com/vulnerability_reports/TALOS-2018-0654 - Exploit, Third Party Advisory |
Information
Published : 2019-01-03 22:29
Updated : 2024-11-21 04:06
NVD link : CVE-2018-3986
Mitre link : CVE-2018-3986
CVE.ORG link : CVE-2018-3986
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Products Affected
telegram
- telegram
CWE
CWE-200
Exposure of Sensitive Information to an Unauthorized Actor