#VU49850 Information disclosure in JioChat

Vulnerability identifier: #VU49850

Vulnerability risk: Low

CVSSv4.0: 1.2 [CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:A/VC:L/VI:N/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Clear]

CVE-ID: N/A

CWE-ID: CWE-200

Exploitation vector: Network

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
JioChat
Mobile applications / Apps for mobile phones

Vendor: Jio Platforms

Description

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

The vulnerability exists due to deisgn errors during implementation of the app. 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

JioChat: before 3.2.7.9.0723

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External links
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/bugs-in-signal-facebook-google-chat-apps-let-attackers-spy-on-users/
https://bugs.chromium.org/p/project-zero/issues/detail?id=2059&q=jiochat&can=1

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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.