Vulnerability identifier: #VU28462
Vulnerability risk: Medium
CVSSv3.1: 5.4 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N/E:U/RL:U/RC:C]
CVE-ID:
CWE-ID:
CWE-208
Exploitation vector: Network
Exploit availability: No
Vulnerable software:
otr3
Web applications /
Modules and components for CMS
Vendor: CoyIM messenger client
Description
The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to gain access to potentially sensitive information.
The vulnerability exists due to the an exploitable timing discrepancy
issue when parsing messages. A remote attacker can disclose sensitive information on the target system.
Mitigation
Cybersecurity Help is currently unaware of any official solution to address this vulnerability.
Vulnerable software versions
otr3: All versions
External links
http://snyk.io/vuln/SNYK-GOLANG-GITHUBCOMCOYIMOTR3-570194
http://github.com/coyim/otr3/commit/240c8939c9d8627c7aa2831b69409fdbba13b40b
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.