CVE-2020-5753: Medium severity Signal Private Messenger Android vulnerability

Published May 20, 2020
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Updated

Signal Private Messenger Android v4.59.0 and up and iOS v3.8.1.5 and up allows a remote non-contact to ring a victim's Signal phone and disclose currently used DNS server due to ICE Candidate handling before call is answered or declined.

Affected Software

2 affected components
Signal Private Messenger Android<=4.59.0
Signal Signal Iphone Os<=3.8.1.5

Event History

May 20, 2020
CVE Published
via MITRE·01:40 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·01:40 PM
DescriptionWeakness
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is CVE-2020-5753?

CVE-2020-5753 is a vulnerability found in Signal Private Messenger Android v4.59.0 and up and iOS v3.8.1.5 and up that allows a remote non-contact to ring a victim's Signal phone and disclose the currently used DNS server.

2

Which versions of Signal Private Messenger are affected by CVE-2020-5753?

Signal Private Messenger Android v4.59.0 and up and iOS v3.8.1.5 and up are affected by CVE-2020-5753.

3

How severe is CVE-2020-5753?

CVE-2020-5753 has a severity rating of 5.3 (Medium).

4

How can the vulnerability in CVE-2020-5753 be exploited?

The vulnerability in CVE-2020-5753 can be exploited by a remote non-contact to ring a victim's Signal phone and disclose the currently used DNS server.

5

Is there a fix available for CVE-2020-5753?

Currently, there is no known fix for CVE-2020-5753. It is recommended to follow the advice provided by the software vendor or security advisories.

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