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

Multiple vulnerabilities have been found in Telegram, the worst of which could result in information disclosure.. - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Gentoo Linux Security Advisory GLSA 202101-34 - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - https://security.gentoo.org/ - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Severity: Low Title: Telegram Desktop: Multiple vulnerabilities Date: January 27, 2021 Bugs: #736774, #749288 ID: 202101-34 - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 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. Affected packages ================ ------------------------------------------------------------------- Package / Vulnerable / Unaffected ------------------------------------------------------------------- 1 net-im/telegram-desktop < 2.4.4 > = 2.4.4 Description ========== Multiple vulnerabilities have been discovered in Telegram Desktop. Please review the CVE identifiers referenced below for details. Impact ===== Please review the referenced CVE identifiers for details. Workaround ========= There is no known workaround at this time. 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 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 This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or alternatively, you may file a bug at https://bugs.gentoo.org. License ====== Copyright 2021 Gentoo Foundation, Inc; referenced text belongs to its owner(s). The contents of this document are licensed under the Creative Commons - Attribution / Share Alike license. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/2.5/ . Telegram Desktop presents various minor security vulnerabilities. Explore essential updates and protective measures now.. Gentoo Telegram Desktop, GLSA 202101-34, Low Severity Issues. . Severity: Low. LinuxSecurity.com Team

Jan 27, 2021 •Low Gentoo