Vulnerability Description
The Telegram application 7.5.0 through 7.8.0 for Android does not properly implement image self-destruction, a different vulnerability than CVE-2019-16248. After approximately two to four uses of the self-destruct feature, there is a misleading UI indication that an image was deleted (on both the sender and recipient sides). The images are still present in the /Storage/Emulated/0/Telegram/Telegram Image/ directory.
CVSS Score
LOW
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Telegram | Telegram | >= 7.5.0, <= 7.8.0 |
References
- https://desktop.telegram.org/changelog#v-2-6-23-02-21Release NotesVendor Advisory
- https://habr.com/ru/post/580582/Third Party Advisory
- https://pikabu.ru/story/konfidentsialnost_polzovateley_telegram_snova_narushena_Third Party Advisory
- https://telegram.org/blog/autodelete-inv2/ru#avtomaticheskoe-udalenie-soobscheniVendor Advisory
- https://desktop.telegram.org/changelog#v-2-6-23-02-21Release NotesVendor Advisory
- https://habr.com/ru/post/580582/Third Party Advisory
- https://pikabu.ru/story/konfidentsialnost_polzovateley_telegram_snova_narushena_Third Party Advisory
- https://telegram.org/blog/autodelete-inv2/ru#avtomaticheskoe-udalenie-soobscheniVendor Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2021-41861?
CVE-2021-41861 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 3.3 (LOW). The Telegram application 7.5.0 through 7.8.0 for Android does not properly implement image self-destruction, a different vulnerability than CVE-2019-16248. After approximately two to four uses of the ...
How severe is CVE-2021-41861?
CVE-2021-41861 has been rated LOW with a CVSS base score of 3.3/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2021-41861?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Telegram Telegram.