Vulnerability Description
Telegram Desktop (aka tdesktop) 1.3.14, and Telegram 3.3.0.0 WP8.1 on Windows, leaks end-user public and private IP addresses during a call because of an unsafe default behavior in which P2P connections are accepted from clients outside of the My Contacts list.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Telegram | Telegram Desktop | 1.3.14 |
| Telegram | Telegram Messenger | 3.3.0.0 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/105521Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- https://www.inputzero.io/2018/09/bug-bounty-telegram-cve-2018-17780.htmlExploitThird Party Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/105521Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- https://www.inputzero.io/2018/09/bug-bounty-telegram-cve-2018-17780.htmlExploitThird Party Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2018-17780?
CVE-2018-17780 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 6.5 (MEDIUM). Telegram Desktop (aka tdesktop) 1.3.14, and Telegram 3.3.0.0 WP8.1 on Windows, leaks end-user public and private IP addresses during a call because of an unsafe default behavior in which P2P connectio...
How severe is CVE-2018-17780?
CVE-2018-17780 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 6.5/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2018-17780?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Telegram Telegram Desktop, Telegram Telegram Messenger.