Vulnerability · Published Nov 11, 2021 · Assigned by Zoom

CVE-2021-34421Retained exploded messages in Keybase Clients for Android and iOS

Low 3.7

In plain English

A low-severity security flaw in Keybase Client for Android from Zoom Video Communications Inc. There are no confirmed reports of exploitation so far. The chance it is exploited in the next 30 days is estimated at 0.7% (higher than 54% of all known vulnerabilities).

Severity (CVSS 3.1)3.7Low
Exploit odds (30 days)0.7%top 46.2% of all CVEs
Exploited in the wildNo reportsnot in CISA KEV
Attack toolingNoneno public tooling known

Official description

The Keybase Client for Android before version 5.8.0 and the Keybase Client for iOS before version 5.8.0 fails to properly remove exploded messages initiated by a user if the receiving user places the chat session in the background while the sending user explodes the messages. This could lead to disclosure of sensitive information which was meant to be deleted from the customer's device.

Affected products (as reported)

VendorProductVersions
Zoom Video Communications Inc Keybase Client for Android unspecified – before 5.8.0
Zoom Video Communications Inc Keybase Client for iOS unspecified – before 5.8.0

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