CVE-2021-21301

Video feed was captured while user has disabled video

Description

Wire is an open-source collaboration platform. In Wire for iOS (iPhone and iPad) before version 3.75 there is a vulnerability where the video capture isn't stopped in a scenario where a user first has their camera enabled and then disables it. It's a privacy issue because video is streamed to the call when the user believes it is disabled. It impacts all users in video calls. This is fixed in version 3.75.

Category

2.6
CVSS
Severity: Low
CVSS 3.1 •
CVSS 2.0 •
EPSS 0.39%
Third-Party Advisory github.com Third-Party Advisory github.com Third-Party Advisory github.com
Affected: wireapp wire-ios
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://github.com/wireapp/wire-ios/security/advisories/GHSA-7fg4-x8vj-qvxf third party advisory patch
https://github.com/wireapp/wire-ios/pull/4879 third party advisory patch
https://github.com/wireapp/wire-ios/commit/7e3c30120066c9b10e50cc0d20012d0849c33a40 third party advisory patch

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2021-21301?
CVE-2021-21301 has been scored as a low severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2021-21301?
To fix CVE-2021-21301, 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-2021-21301 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2021-21301 is being actively exploited. 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-2021-21301?
CVE-2021-21301 affects wireapp wire-ios.
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