CVE-2018-17231: High severity telegram vulnerability
DISPUTED Telegram Desktop (aka tdesktop) 1.3.14 might allow attackers to cause a denial of service (assertion failure and application exit) via an "Edit color palette" search that triggers an "index out of range" condition. NOTE: this issue is disputed by multiple third parties because the described attack scenario does not cross a privilege boundary.
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What is the severity of CVE-2018-17231?
The severity of CVE-2018-17231 is high with a CVSS score of 7.5.
How does CVE-2018-17231 affect Telegram Desktop?
CVE-2018-17231 affects Telegram Desktop 1.3.14.
What can attackers do with CVE-2018-17231?
Attackers can cause a denial of service (assertion failure and application exit) by triggering an "index out of range" condition through an "Edit color palette" search.
Is CVE-2018-17231 a disputed vulnerability?
Yes, CVE-2018-17231 is a disputed vulnerability by multiple third parties.
Is there a fix available for CVE-2018-17231?
There is no information available about a fix for CVE-2018-17231 at the moment.