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Gentoo: GLSA-202101-34 Low Severity: Telegram Desktop Data Leak Alert

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Calendar Grey January 27, 2021
Dist Gentoo Esm H88
Telegram Desktop presents various minor security vulnerabilities. Explore essential updates and protective measures now.
Multiple vulnerabilities have been found in Telegram, the worst of which could result in information disclosure.

Summary

Multiple vulnerabilities have been discovered in Telegram Desktop. Please review the CVE identifiers referenced below for details.

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Topics Covered

security advisory Gentoo gentoo software update low severity information disclosure Telegram Desktop information issue telegram desktop

Resolution

All Telegram Desktop users should upgrade to the latest version: # emerge --sync # emerge --ask --oneshot --verbose ">=net-im/telegram-desktop-2.4.4"

References

[ 1 ] CVE-2020-17448 https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2020-17448 [ 2 ] CVE-2020-25824 https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2020-25824

Availability

This GLSA and any updates to it are available for viewing at the Gentoo Security Website: https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/202101-34
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Concerns

Security is a primary focus of Gentoo Linux and ensuring the confidentiality and security of our users' machines is of utmost importance to us. Any security concerns should be addressed to security@gentoo.org or alternatively, you may file a bug at https://bugs.gentoo.org.

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Severity: Low
Title: Telegram Desktop: Multiple vulnerabilities
Date: January 27, 2021
Bugs: #736774, #749288
ID: 202101-34

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Topics Covered

security advisory Gentoo gentoo software update low severity information disclosure Telegram Desktop information issue telegram desktop

Synopsis

Multiple vulnerabilities have been found in Telegram, the worst of which could result in information disclosure.

Background

Telegram is a messaging app with a focus on speed and security.

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Affected Packages

------------------------------------------------------------------- Package / Vulnerable / Unaffected ------------------------------------------------------------------- 1 net-im/telegram-desktop < 2.4.4 >= 2.4.4

Impact

===== Please review the referenced CVE identifiers for details.

Workaround

There is no known workaround at this time.

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