A Telegram security update has been released for Gentoo Linux.
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Gentoo Linux Security Advisory GLSA 202105-07
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https://security.gentoo.org/
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Severity: Low
Title: Telegram: Security bypass
Date: May 26, 2021
Bugs: #771684
ID: 202105-07
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Synopsis
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An insufficient session expiration has been reported in Telegram.
Background
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Telegram is a cloud-based mobile and desktop messaging app with a focus
on security and speed.
Affected packages
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Package / Vulnerable / Unaffected
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1 net-im/telegram-desktop < 2.4.11 >= 2.4.11
2 net-im/telegram-desktop-bin
< 2.4.11 >= 2.4.11
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2 affected packages
Description
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It was discovered that Telegram failed to invalidate a recently active
session.
Impact
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Please review the referenced CVE identifiers for details.
Workaround
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There is no known workaround at this time.
Resolution
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All Telegram users should upgrade to the latest version:
# emerge --sync
# emerge --ask --oneshot --verbose ">=net-im/telegram-desktop-2.4.11"
All Telegram binary users should upgrade to the latest version:
# emerge --sync
# emerge --ask --oneshot -v ">=net-im/telegram-desktop-bin-2.4.11"
References
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[ 1 ] CVE-2021-27351
https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2021-27351
Availability
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This GLSA and any updates to it are available for viewing at
the Gentoo Security Website:
https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/202105-07
Concerns?
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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.
License
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The contents of this document are licensed under the
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