CVE-2019-17191: High severity signal private messenger vulnerability

Published Oct 5, 2019
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Updated

The Signal Private Messenger application before 4.47.7 for Android allows a caller to force a call to be answered, without callee user interaction, via a connect message. The existence of the call is noticeable to the callee; however, the audio channel may be open before the callee can block eavesdropping.

Affected Software

1 affected component
Signal Private Messenger Android<4.47.7

Event History

Oct 5, 2019
CVE Published
via MITRE·01:15 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·01:15 AM
Description
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is CVE-2019-17191?

CVE-2019-17191 is a vulnerability that allows a caller to force a call to be answered in the Signal Private Messenger application before version 4.47.7 for Android.

2

How severe is CVE-2019-17191?

CVE-2019-17191 is considered high severity with a CVSS score of 7.5.

3

Which version of Signal Private Messenger for Android is affected by CVE-2019-17191?

The vulnerability affects Signal Private Messenger for Android versions up to but not including 4.47.7.

4

How can I exploit CVE-2019-17191?

We do not provide information or support for exploiting vulnerabilities. CVE-2019-17191 is a vulnerability that should be addressed and fixed.

5

How do I fix CVE-2019-17191?

To fix CVE-2019-17191, update Signal Private Messenger for Android to version 4.47.7 or later.

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