CVE-2018-17780: Infoleak

Published Sep 29, 2018
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Updated

Telegram Desktop (aka tdesktop) 1.3.14, and Telegram 3.3.0.0 WP8.1 on Windows, leaks end-user public and private IP addresses during a call because of an unsafe default behavior in which P2P connections are accepted from clients outside of the My Contacts list.

Affected Software

2 affected components
Telegram Telegram Desktop=1.3.14
Telegram Telegram Messenger Windows=3.3.0.0

Event History

Sep 29, 2018
CVE Published
via MITRE·07:00 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·07:00 PM
Description
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is CVE-2018-17780?

CVE-2018-17780 is a vulnerability in Telegram Desktop and Telegram Messenger that leaks end-user public and private IP addresses during a call.

2

How does CVE-2018-17780 affect Telegram Desktop and Telegram Messenger?

CVE-2018-17780 allows P2P connections from clients outside of the My Contacts list, leading to the leakage of end-user IP addresses.

3

What is the severity of CVE-2018-17780?

CVE-2018-17780 has a severity rating of medium, with a value of 6.5.

4

How can I fix CVE-2018-17780?

To fix CVE-2018-17780, update Telegram Desktop to version 1.3.15 or later, and update Telegram Messenger to version 3.3.0.1 or later.

5

Where can I find more information about CVE-2018-17780?

For more information about CVE-2018-17780, you can refer to the following sources: [SecurityFocus](http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/105521) and [InputZero](https://www.inputzero.io/2018/09/bug-bounty-telegram-cve-2018-17780.html).

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