CVE-2017-5605: Input Validation
First published: Thu Feb 09 2017(Updated: )
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 Movim 0.8 - 0.10.
Credit: cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Movim | =0.8 | |
| Movim | =0.8.1 | |
| Movim | =0.9 | |
| Movim | =0.10 | |
| =0.8 | ||
| =0.8.1 | ||
| =0.9 | ||
| =0.10 |
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Reference Links
- http://openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2017/02/09/29
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/96177
- https://github.com/movim/moxl/commit/838b0a42efc3b67cc17d63e25ae1d0ea849cd89b
- https://rt-solutions.de/en/2017/02/CVE-2017-5589_xmpp_carbons/
- https://rt-solutions.de/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/CVE-2017-5589_xmpp_carbons.pdf
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2017-5605?
CVE-2017-5605 is considered a medium severity vulnerability due to the potential for social engineering attacks.
How do I fix CVE-2017-5605?
To mitigate CVE-2017-5605, upgrade Movim to the latest version beyond 0.10 which addresses this vulnerability.
What types of software are affected by CVE-2017-5605?
CVE-2017-5605 affects Movim versions 0.8, 0.8.1, 0.9, and 0.10.
What is the impact of CVE-2017-5605?
CVE-2017-5605 allows remote attackers to impersonate users in the application, facilitating various social engineering attacks.
Is there a specific exploit for CVE-2017-5605?
While not detailed in the description, CVE-2017-5605's vulnerability can be exploited through crafted XMPP messages.
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