CVE-2014-8688: Infoleak
First published: Tue Mar 14 2017(Updated: )
An issue was discovered in Telegram Messenger 2.6 for iOS and 1.8.2 for Android. Secret chat messages are available in cleartext in process memory and a .db file.
Credit: cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Telegram | =2.6 | |
| Telegram | =1.8.2 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2014-8688?
CVE-2014-8688 is considered a high severity vulnerability due to the exposure of secret chat messages in plaintext.
How does CVE-2014-8688 affect Telegram Messenger users?
CVE-2014-8688 allows attackers to access cleartext secret chat messages from the process memory and a database file.
What versions of Telegram Messenger are affected by CVE-2014-8688?
CVE-2014-8688 affects Telegram Messenger version 2.6 for iOS and version 1.8.2 for Android.
How can I mitigate CVE-2014-8688?
To mitigate CVE-2014-8688, users should upgrade to the latest version of Telegram Messenger that addresses this vulnerability.
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2014-8688 categorized as?
CVE-2014-8688 is categorized as an information disclosure vulnerability.
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