Vulnerability identifier: #VU21172

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-2019-16237

CWE-ID: CWE-345

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 perform spoofing attack.

The vulnerability exists due to insufficient verification of data authenticity in module/xep/0313_message_archive_management.vala when processing MAM messages. A remote attacker can spoof the MAM messages.

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/307f16cc86dd2b95aa02ab8a85110e4a2d5e7363
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.