CVE-2021-30496: Medium severity telegram vulnerability

Published Apr 20, 2021
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Updated

DISPUTED The Telegram app 7.6.2 for iOS allows remote authenticated users to cause a denial of service (application crash) if the victim pastes an attacker-supplied message (e.g., in the Persian language) into a channel or group. The crash occurs in MtProtoKitFramework. NOTE: the vendor's perspective is that "this behavior can't be considered a vulnerability."

Affected Software

1 affected component
Telegram Telegram Iphone Os=7.6.2

Event History

Apr 20, 2021
CVE Published
via MITRE·12:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·12:00 AM
Description
Disputed
04:15 PM
Data Sourced
via NVD·04:15 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the vulnerability ID?

The vulnerability ID is CVE-2021-30496.

2

What is the severity of CVE-2021-30496?

The severity of CVE-2021-30496 is medium with a severity value of 5.7.

3

Which version of the Telegram app is affected by CVE-2021-30496?

The version affected by CVE-2021-30496 is 7.6.2 for iOS.

4

How can a remote authenticated user exploit CVE-2021-30496?

A remote authenticated user can cause a denial of service (application crash) by pasting an attacker-supplied message (e.g., in the Persian language) into a channel or group using the Telegram app for iOS.

5

Are there any workarounds or fixes available for CVE-2021-30496?

There are no known workarounds or fixes available for CVE-2021-30496. It is recommended to update to the latest version of the Telegram app for iOS when a fix becomes available.

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