CVE-2019-16248: Medium severity telegram vulnerability
The "delete for" feature in Telegram before 5.11 on Android does not delete shared media files from the Telegram Images directory. In other words, there is a potentially misleading UI indication that a sender can remove a recipient's copy of a previously sent image (analogous to supported functionality in which a sender can remove a recipient's copy of a previously sent message).
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What is CVE-2019-16248?
CVE-2019-16248 is a vulnerability in Telegram for Android before version 5.11 that allows shared media files to not be deleted from the Telegram Images directory when using the "delete for" feature.
What is the severity level of CVE-2019-16248?
CVE-2019-16248 has a severity level of medium with a value of 5.5.
How does CVE-2019-16248 affect Telegram for Android?
CVE-2019-16248 affects Telegram for Android before version 5.11 by not fully deleting shared media files from the Telegram Images directory when using the "delete for" feature.
How can I fix CVE-2019-16248?
To fix CVE-2019-16248, update Telegram for Android to version 5.11 or later.
Where can I find more information about CVE-2019-16248?
You can find more information about CVE-2019-16248 at the following references: [link 1](https://github.com/RootUp/PersonalStuff/blob/master/Telegram_Privacy.pdf), [link 2](https://www.inputzero.io/2019/09/telegram-privacy-fails-again.html), [link 3](https://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2019/09/09/2).