CVE-2017-5603 Other in n/a
Incorrect Message Carbons implementation allows remote attackers to impersonate users in Jitsi, facilitating social engineering attacks.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- Available
What is CVE-2017-5603?
CVE-2017-5603 is a medium-severity vulnerability in n/a, published on 9 Feb 2017. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.
Official description
An incorrect implementation of "XEP-0280: Message Carbons" in multiple XMPP clients allows a remote attacker to impersonate any user, including contacts, in the vulnerable application's display. This allows for various kinds of social engineering attacks. This CVE is for Jitsi 2.5.5061 - 2.9.5544.
Which versions are affected by CVE-2017-5603?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Jitsi Jitsi.
How do I fix CVE-2017-5603?
Upgrade to a fixed version.
Is CVE-2017-5603 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2017-5603 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in n/a
Sources
Also known as GHSA-xrvf-qx2p-xmvr, MGASA-2017-0049.