Vulnerability identifier: #VU50800
Vulnerability risk: Low
CVSSv3.1: 4.8 [CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]
CVE-ID:
CWE-ID:
CWE-200
Exploitation vector: Local
Exploit availability: No
Vulnerable software:
Telegram for macOS
Client/Desktop applications /
Messaging software
Vendor: Telegram
Description
The vulnerability allows a local user to gain access to potentially sensitive information.
The vulnerability exists due to the affected software stores the local copy of self-destructed messages in a sandbox path. A local user can gain unauthorized access to sensitive information on the system.
Mitigation
Install updates from vendor's website.
Vulnerable software versions
Telegram for macOS: 7.0 - 7.3
External links
http://www.inputzero.io/2020/12/telegram-privacy-fails-again.html
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Go-4srm_1fQ
Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?
No. This vulnerability can be exploited locally. The attacker should have authentication credentials and successfully authenticate on the system.
Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?
No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.