CVE-2020-17448 Security feature bypass in n/a
Attackers can bypass dangerous file type execution protections in Telegram Desktop by using filenames without extensions, potentially leading to malicious file execution.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Local or same network only
- Victim action needed
- A user has to click or open something
- Fix
- Available
What is CVE-2020-17448?
CVE-2020-17448 is a high-severity vulnerability in n/a, published on 11 Aug 2020. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, and only if a user opens a file or follows a link.
Official description
Telegram Desktop through 2.1.13 allows a spoofed file type to bypass the Dangerous File Type Execution protection mechanism, as demonstrated by use of the chat window with a filename that lacks an extension.
Weakness: CWE-863
Which versions are affected by CVE-2020-17448?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Telegram Telegram Desktop.
How do I fix CVE-2020-17448?
Upgrade to a fixed version.
Is CVE-2020-17448 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2020-17448 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in n/a
Sources
Also known as DEBIAN-CVE-2020-17448, GHSA-ccch-f948-2h8c, UBUNTU-CVE-2020-17448.