CVE-2019-17151: Tencent WeChat name Field Unsafe Redirection Vulnerability
This vulnerability allows remote attackers redirect users to an external resource on affected installations of Tencent WeChat Prior to 7.0.9. User interaction is required to exploit this vulnerability in that the target must be within a chat session together with the attacker. The specific flaw exists within the parsing of a users profile. The issue lies in the failure to properly validate a users name. An attacker can leverage this in conjunction with other vulnerabilities to execute code in the context of the current process. Was ZDI-CAN-9302.
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This vulnerability allows remote attackers redirect users to an external resource on affected installations of Tencent WeChat. User interaction is required to exploit this vulnerability in that the target must be within a chat session together with the attacker. The specific flaw exists within the parsing of a users profile. The issue lies in the failure to properly validate a users name. An attacker can leverage this in conjunction with other vulnerabilities to execute code in the context of the current process.
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What is CVE-2019-17151?
CVE-2019-17151 is a vulnerability in Tencent WeChat that allows remote attackers to redirect users to an external resource on affected installations prior to version 7.0.9.
How can this vulnerability be exploited?
To exploit this vulnerability, the attacker and the target must be within a chat session in WeChat, and user interaction is required.
What is the severity of CVE-2019-17151?
The severity of CVE-2019-17151 is medium with a CVSS score of 5.4.
Which software versions are affected by CVE-2019-17151?
Tencent WeChat versions prior to 7.0.9 on Android are affected by CVE-2019-17151.
Is there a fix for CVE-2019-17151?
Yes, updating Tencent WeChat to version 7.0.9 or later will fix the vulnerability.