SB2024041920 - Multiple vulnerabilities in Element Android

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SB2024041920 - Multiple vulnerabilities in Element Android

Published: April 19, 2024

Security Bulletin ID SB2024041920
CSH Severity
High
Patch available
YES
Number of vulnerabilities 2
Exploitation vector Remote access
Highest impact Code execution

Breakdown by Severity

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Description

This security bulletin contains information about 2 vulnerabilities.


1) Improper restriction of communication channel to intended endpoints (CVE-ID: CVE-2024-26131)

CWE-ID: CWE-923 - Improper Restriction of Communication Channel to Intended Endpoints

CVSSv4: CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:P/U:Amber


The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to compromise the target system.

The vulnerability exists due to an intent redirection. A remote attacker can use a specially crafted application and start any internal activity by passing extra parameters.


2) Information disclosure (CVE-ID: CVE-2024-26132)

CWE-ID: CWE-200 - Exposure of sensitive information to an unauthorized actor

CVSSv4: CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:L/VI:N/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:P/U:Green


The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to gain access to potentially sensitive information.

The vulnerability exists due to excessive data output by the application. A remote attacker can use a specially crafted application to force sharing files stored under the "files" directory in the application’s private sandboxed data directory to an arbitrary room.


Remediation

Install update from vendor's website.

References