CVE-2021-31321 Memory corruption in n/a

High 7.1 Published Updated

A stack-based buffer overflow in the rlottie library allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via malicious animated stickers in Telegram clients.

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-2021-31321?

CVE-2021-31321 is a high-severity memory corruption vulnerability in n/a, published on 18 May 2021. 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 Android <7.1.0 (2090), Telegram iOS <7.1, and Telegram macOS <7.1 are affected by a Stack Based Overflow in the gray_split_cubic 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.

Weakness: CWE-787

Which versions are affected by CVE-2021-31321?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Telegram Telegram.

How do I fix CVE-2021-31321?

Upgrade to a fixed version.

Upgrade to the fixed version. Memory-safe languages, compiler hardening and fuzzing prevent most new cases. More about Memory corruption.

Is CVE-2021-31321 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2021-31321 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as DEBIAN-CVE-2021-31321, GHSA-hqqh-jq4c-g3w3, UBUNTU-CVE-2021-31321.

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