CVE-2021-34421

Retained exploded messages in Keybase Clients for Android and iOS

Description

The Keybase Client for Android before version 5.8.0 and the Keybase Client for iOS before version 5.8.0 fails to properly remove exploded messages initiated by a user if the receiving user places the chat session in the background while the sending user explodes the messages. This could lead to disclosure of sensitive information which was meant to be deleted from the customer's device.

Category

3.7
CVSS
Severity: Low
CVSS 3.1 •
CVSS 2.0 •
EPSS 0.36%
Third-Party Advisory zoom.us
Affected: Zoom Video Communications Inc Keybase Client for Android
Affected: Zoom Video Communications Inc Keybase Client for iOS
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://explore.zoom.us/en/trust/security/security-bulletin third party advisory

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2021-34421?
CVE-2021-34421 has been scored as a low severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2021-34421?
To fix CVE-2021-34421, 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-2021-34421 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2021-34421 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-2021-34421?
CVE-2021-34421 affects Zoom Video Communications Inc Keybase Client for Android, Zoom Video Communications Inc Keybase Client for iOS.
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