#VU50790 Cleartext transmission of sensitive information in Agora SDK - CVE-2020-25605


Vulnerability identifier: #VU50790

Vulnerability risk: Medium

CVSSv4.0: 6.6 [CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:H/VI:N/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Green]

CVE-ID: CVE-2020-25605

CWE-ID: CWE-319

Exploitation vector: Network

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
Agora SDK
Server applications / Conferencing, Collaboration and VoIP solutions

Vendor: Agora Inc

Description

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

The vulnerability exists due to software uses insecure communication channel to transmit sensitive information. A remote attacker with ability to intercept network traffic can obtain access to audio and video of any ongoing Agora video call.

Mitigation
Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

Agora SDK: before 3.1


External links
https://docs.agora.io/en/Agora%20Platform/downloads
https://www.mcafee.com/blogs/other-blogs/mcafee-labs/dont-call-us-well-call-you-mcafee-atr-finds-vulnerability-in-agora-video-sdk/


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.


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