Vulnerability identifier: #VU21171

Vulnerability risk: Medium

CVSSv3.1: 4.6 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:L/A:N/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2019-16236

CWE-ID: CWE-285

Exploitation vector: Network

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
Dino
Client/Desktop applications / Messaging software

Vendor: Dino Team

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to manipulate user's contact list.

The vulnerability exists due to improper authorization in module/roster/module.vala. A remote attacker can manipulate the user's roster (contact list).

Mitigation
Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

Dino: 0.0

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External links
http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2019/09/12/5
http://github.com/dino/dino/commit/dd33f5f949248d87d34f399e8846d5ee5b8823d9
http://gultsch.de/dino_multiple.html
http://seclists.org/bugtraq/2019/Sep/31

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Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote non-authenticated attacker via the Internet.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.