CVE-2018-3986

Public Exploit

Description

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.

Category

5.5
CVSS
Severity: Medium
CVSS 3.1 •
CVSS 3.0 •
CVSS 2.0 •
EPSS 0.17%
Third-Party Advisory securityfocus.com Third-Party Advisory talosintelligence.com
Affected: n/a Telegram
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/106295 broken link third party advisory vdb entry
https://www.talosintelligence.com/vulnerability_reports/TALOS-2018-0654 third party advisory exploit

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2018-3986?
CVE-2018-3986 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2018-3986?
To fix CVE-2018-3986, make sure you are using an up-to-date version of the affected component(s) by checking the vendor release notes. As for now, there are no other specific guidelines available.
Is CVE-2018-3986 being actively exploited in the wild?
It is possible that CVE-2018-3986 is being exploited or will be exploited in a near future based on public information. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~0% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
What software or system is affected by CVE-2018-3986?
CVE-2018-3986 affects n/a Telegram.
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