CVE-2021-23827: Medium severity keybase vulnerability

Published Feb 22, 2021
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Updated

Keybase Desktop Client before 5.6.0 on Windows and macOS, and before 5.6.1 on Linux, allows an attacker to obtain potentially sensitive media (such as private pictures) in the Cache and uploadtemps directories. It fails to effectively clear cached pictures, even after deletion via normal methodology within the client, or by utilizing the "Explode message/Explode now" functionality. Local filesystem access is needed by the attacker.

Affected Software

5 affected components
Keybase Keybase<5.6.0
Apple macOS
Microsoft Windows
Keybase Keybase<5.6.1
redhat Linux

Event History

Feb 22, 2021
CVE Published
via MITRE·11:07 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·11:07 PM
Description
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is CVE-2021-23827?

CVE-2021-23827 is a vulnerability in the Keybase Desktop Client before version 5.6.0 on Windows and macOS, and before version 5.6.1 on Linux.

2

How does CVE-2021-23827 affect Keybase Desktop Client?

CVE-2021-23827 allows an attacker to obtain potentially sensitive media (such as private pictures) in the Cache and uploadtemps directories.

3

Which operating systems are affected by CVE-2021-23827?

Keybase Desktop Client before version 5.6.0 is affected on Windows and macOS, and before version 5.6.1 on Linux.

4

How severe is CVE-2021-23827?

CVE-2021-23827 has a severity rating of 5.5, which is considered medium.

5

Is there a fix available for CVE-2021-23827?

Yes, the fix for CVE-2021-23827 is available in Keybase Desktop Client version 5.6.0 on Windows and macOS, and version 5.6.1 on Linux.

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