#VU61279 Authentication bypass using an alternate path or channel in Nextcloud Android Talk - CVE-2021-41181
Published: March 14, 2022
Vulnerability identifier: #VU61279
Vulnerability risk: Low
CVSSv4.0: CVSS:4.0/AV:P/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:L/VI:N/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Clear
CVE-ID: CVE-2021-41181
CWE-ID: CWE-288
Exploitation vector: Local access
Exploit availability:
No public exploit available
Vulnerable software:
Nextcloud Android Talk
Nextcloud Android Talk
Software vendor:
Nextcloud
Nextcloud
Description
The vulnerability allows a local attacker to gain access to potentially sensitive information.
The vulnerability exists due to the affected application does not properly detect the lockscreen state when a call is incoming. An attacker with physical access to the locked phone can gain access to the chat messages and files of the user.
Remediation
Install updates from vendor's website.