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CVE-2020-25824 Detail

Description

Telegram Desktop through 2.4.3 does not require passcode entry upon pushing the Export key within the Export Telegram Data wizard. The threat model is a victim who has voluntarily opened Export Wizard but is then distracted. An attacker then approaches the unattended desktop and pushes the Export key. This attacker may consequently gain access to all chat conversation and media files.


Metrics

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Hyperlink Resource
https://github.com/soheilsamanabadi/vulnerability/blob/main/Telegram-Desktop-CVE-2020-25824 Third Party Advisory 
https://github.com/telegramdesktop/tdesktop/releases/tag/v2.4.3 Release Notes  Third Party Advisory 
https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/202101-34 Third Party Advisory 
https://www.Telegram.org Product 

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-ID CWE Name Source
CWE-306 Missing Authentication for Critical Function cwe source acceptance level NIST  

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Change History

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Quick Info

CVE Dictionary Entry:
CVE-2020-25824
NVD Published Date:
10/14/2020
NVD Last Modified:
07/21/2021
Source:
MITRE