CVE-2024-7014 Improper multimedia file attachment validation in Telegram for Android app

High 7.1 Published 23 Jul 2024 Updated 1 Aug 2024

Attackers can send malicious apps disguised as videos to Telegram Android users, potentially leading to code execution on the victim's device.

Exploited in the wild: Not known
Login needed: Any signed-in user
Attackable: Over the internet
Victim action needed: A user has to click or open something
Fix: None listed

What is CVE-2024-7014?

CVE-2024-7014 is a high-severity vulnerability in Telegram for Android, published on 23 Jul 2024. Any signed-in user can exploit it over the network, and only if a user opens a file or follows a link.

Official description

EvilVideo vulnerability allows sending malicious apps disguised as videos in Telegram for Android application affecting versions 10.14.4 and older.

Weakness: CWE-20

Which versions are affected by CVE-2024-7014?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Telegram Telegram.

How do I fix CVE-2024-7014?

No fix has been published for CVE-2024-7014 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Is CVE-2024-7014 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2024-7014 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Public exploit code: 2 proofs of concept on GitHub.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-6hr2-22jp-cfqq.