Vulnerability Description
An incorrect implementation of "XEP-0280: Message Carbons" in multiple XMPP clients allows a remote attacker to impersonate any user, including contacts, in the vulnerable application's display. This allows for various kinds of social engineering attacks. This CVE is for Psi+ (0.16.563.580 - 0.16.571.627).
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Psi-Plus | Psi\+ | 0.16.563.580 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2017/02/09/29ExploitMailing ListThird Party Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/96169
- https://github.com/psi-im/iris/pull/47/commits/02e976d4426a1319a7af7d26d7aba9d8cPatch
- https://rt-solutions.de/en/2017/02/CVE-2017-5589_xmpp_carbons/ExploitTechnical DescriptionThird Party Advisory
- https://rt-solutions.de/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/CVE-2017-5589_xmpp_carbons.pdExploitTechnical DescriptionThird Party Advisory
- http://openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2017/02/09/29ExploitMailing ListThird Party Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/96169
- https://github.com/psi-im/iris/pull/47/commits/02e976d4426a1319a7af7d26d7aba9d8cPatch
- https://rt-solutions.de/en/2017/02/CVE-2017-5589_xmpp_carbons/ExploitTechnical DescriptionThird Party Advisory
- https://rt-solutions.de/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/CVE-2017-5589_xmpp_carbons.pdExploitTechnical DescriptionThird Party Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2017-5593?
CVE-2017-5593 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.9 (MEDIUM). An incorrect implementation of "XEP-0280: Message Carbons" in multiple XMPP clients allows a remote attacker to impersonate any user, including contacts, in the vulnerable application's display. This ...
How severe is CVE-2017-5593?
CVE-2017-5593 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 5.9/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2017-5593?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Psi-Plus Psi\+.