CVE-2021-31321: High severity allegro vulnerability

Published May 18, 2021
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Updated

Last updated 24 July 2024

Other sources

Telegram Android <7.1.0 (2090), Telegram iOS <7.1, and Telegram macOS <7.1 are affected by a Stack Based Overflow in the graysplitcubic function of their custom fork of the rlottie library. A remote attacker might be able to overwrite Telegram's stack memory out-of-bounds on a victim device via a malicious animated sticker.

Affected Software

4 affected componentsFixes available
debian/rlottie
0.1+dfsg-20.1+dfsg-40.1+dfsg-4.2
Telegram Telegram Android<7.1.0
Telegram Telegram Iphone Os<7.1.0
Telegram Telegram macOS<7.1.0

Event History

May 18, 2021
CVE Published
via MITRE·07:43 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·07:43 PM
Description
Jan 10, 2025
Data Sourced
via Ubuntu·01:44 AM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityAffected Software
Data Sourced
via Launchpad·01:44 AM
Description
Data Sourced
via Debian·01:44 AM
DescriptionAffected Software
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2021-31321?

The severity of CVE-2021-31321 is high.

2

Which versions of Telegram are affected by CVE-2021-31321?

Telegram Android <7.1.0 (2090), Telegram iOS <7.1, and Telegram macOS <7.1 are affected by CVE-2021-31321.

3

What is the vulnerability in Telegram related to CVE-2021-31321?

CVE-2021-31321 is a Stack Based Overflow in the gray_split_cubic function of Telegram's custom fork of the rlottie library.

4

How can a remote attacker exploit CVE-2021-31321?

A remote attacker may be able to overwrite Telegram's stack memory out-of-bounds on a victim device via a specially crafted malicious sticker.

5

Are there any references for more information about CVE-2021-31321?

Yes, you can find more information about CVE-2021-31321 at the following links: [Link 1](https://www.shielder.it/advisories/telegram-rlottie-gray_split_cubic-stack-buffer-overflow/), [Link 2](https://www.shielder.it/blog/2021/02/hunting-for-bugs-in-telegrams-animated-stickers-remote-attack-surface/).

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