Vulnerability identifier: #VU49847
Vulnerability risk: Low
CVSSv3.1: 3.8 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:N/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]
CVE-ID:
CWE-ID:
CWE-345
Exploitation vector: Network
Exploit availability: No
Vulnerable software:
Signal
Mobile applications /
Apps for mobile phones
Vendor:
Description
The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to gain access to sensitive information.
The vulnerability exists due to the way the mobile application implements WebRTC features for voice and video communications. A remote attacker can send specially crafted SDP messages to the affected device while the victim is trying to make a voice or video call and intercept video and audio fragments from the victim's phone before the call is accepted by the callee.
Mitigation
Install updates from vendor's website.
Vulnerable software versions
External links
http://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/bugs-in-signal-facebook-google-chat-apps-let-attackers-spy-on-users/
http://googleprojectzero.blogspot.com/2021/01/the-state-of-state-machines.html
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.