An incorrect implementation of "XEP-0280: Message Carbons" in multiple XMPP clients allows a remote attacker to impersonate any user, including contacts, in the vulnerable application's display. This allows for various kinds of social engineering attacks. This CVE is for Converse.js (0.8.0 - 1.0.6, 2.0.0 - 2.0.4).
References
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https://rt-solutions.de/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/CVE-2017-5589_xmpp_carbons.pdf | Exploit Technical Description Third Party Advisory |
https://rt-solutions.de/en/2017/02/CVE-2017-5589_xmpp_carbons/ | Exploit Technical Description Third Party Advisory |
https://github.com/jcbrand/converse.js/commit/42f249cabbbf5c026398e6d3b350f6f9536ea572 | Patch |
http://openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2017/02/09/29 | Exploit Mailing List Third Party Advisory |
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/96183 |
Configurations
Configuration 1 (hide)
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Information
Published : 2017-02-09 12:59
Updated : 2017-02-28 18:59
NVD link : CVE-2017-5858
Mitre link : CVE-2017-5858
JSON object : View
Products Affected
conversejs
- converse.js