CVE-2024-52510: Nextcloud Desktop client behaves incorrectly if the initial end-to-end-encryption signature is empty

Published Nov 15, 2024
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Updated

The Nextcloud Desktop Client is a tool to synchronize files from Nextcloud Server with your computer. The Desktop client did not stop with an error but allowed by-passing the signature validation, if a manipulated server sends an empty initial signature. It is recommended that the Nextcloud Desktop client is upgraded to 3.14.2 or later.

Affected Software

2 affected components
Nextcloud Desktop Client<3.14.2
Nextcloud Desktop>=3.0.0<3.14.2

Event History

Nov 15, 2024
CVE Published
via MITRE·05:29 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·05:29 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·06:15 PM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2024-52510?

CVE-2024-52510 is classified as a medium severity vulnerability that allows bypassing signature validation in the Nextcloud Desktop Client.

2

How do I fix CVE-2024-52510?

To fix CVE-2024-52510, upgrade to Nextcloud Desktop Client version 3.14.3 or later, which addresses this vulnerability.

3

Who is affected by CVE-2024-52510?

CVE-2024-52510 affects users of the Nextcloud Desktop Client version up to 3.14.2.

4

What is the impact of CVE-2024-52510?

The impact of CVE-2024-52510 is the potential for unauthorized access to files due to bypassed signature validation.

5

When was CVE-2024-52510 disclosed?

CVE-2024-52510 was disclosed in the security advisories for Nextcloud and has been addressed in updates released thereafter.

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