VDB-96784 · CVE-2017-5590 · BID 96165

ChatSecure up to 4.0.0 on iOS Message Carbon origin validation

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability, which was classified as critical, was found in ChatSecure up to 4.0.0 on iOS. The affected element is an unknown function of the component Message Carbon Handler. Executing a manipulation can lead to origin validation. The identification of this vulnerability is CVE-2017-5590. The attack may be launched remotely. There is no exploit available.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability was found in ChatSecure up to 4.0.0 on iOS (iOS App Software). It has been declared as critical. This vulnerability affects some unknown functionality of the component Message Carbon Handler. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a origin validation vulnerability. The CWE definition for the vulnerability is CWE-346. The product does not properly verify that the source of data or communication is valid. As an impact it is known to affect confidentiality, and integrity. CVE summarizes:

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 ChatSecure (3.2.0 - 4.0.0; only iOS) and Zom (all versions up to 1.0.11; only iOS).

The bug was discovered 02/09/2017. The weakness was shared 02/09/2017 (Website). The advisory is shared for download at openwall.com. This vulnerability was named CVE-2017-5590 since 01/25/2017. The attack can be initiated remotely. No form of authentication is required for a successful exploitation. There are neither technical details nor an exploit publicly available.

There is no information about possible countermeasures known. It may be suggested to replace the affected object with an alternative product.

The vulnerability is also documented in the vulnerability database at SecurityFocus (BID 96165†). The entries VDB-96783, VDB-96785, VDB-96786 and VDB-96787 are related to this item. VulDB is the best source for vulnerability data and more expert information about this specific topic.

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Class: Origin validation
CWE: CWE-346 / CWE-345
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Remote: Yes

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Recommended: no mitigation known
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Patch: github.com

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01/25/2017 🔍
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Sourcesinfo

Advisory: a340b4bb519227d89f85f2716a10a197a65d4856
Status: Not defined

CVE: CVE-2017-5590 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2017-5590
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-96784
SecurityFocus: 96165 - ChatSecure and Zom CVE-2017-5590 User Impersonation Vulnerability
OSVDB: - CVE-2017-5590 - ChatSecure - Impersonation Issue

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Entryinfo

Created: 02/10/2017 11:20
Updated: 11/12/2022 15:12
Changes: 02/10/2017 11:20 (64), 11/12/2022 15:12 (4)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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