CVE-2019-16248

Public Exploit

Description

The "delete for" feature in Telegram before 5.11 on Android does not delete shared media files from the Telegram Images directory. In other words, there is a potentially misleading UI indication that a sender can remove a recipient's copy of a previously sent image (analogous to supported functionality in which a sender can remove a recipient's copy of a previously sent message).

5.5

CVSS

Severity: Medium

CVSS 3.1 •

CVSS 2.0 •

EPSS 0.07%

Third-Party Advisory github.com Third-Party Advisory inputzero.io Third-Party Advisory openwall.com

Affected: n/a n/a

References

Link	Tags
https://www.inputzero.io/2019/09/telegram-privacy-fails-again.html	third party advisory exploit
https://github.com/RootUp/PersonalStuff/blob/master/Telegram_Privacy.pdf	third party advisory
https://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2019/09/09/2	third party advisory mailing list

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2019-16248?: CVE-2019-16248 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2019-16248?: To fix CVE-2019-16248, 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-2019-16248 being actively exploited in the wild?: It is possible that CVE-2019-16248 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.

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