CVE-2022-22779

Retained exploded messages in Keybase clients for macOS and Windows

Published Feb 9, 2022 CVSS 3.1 · 3.7 Low EPSS < 1% KEV · Not listed
Description
The Keybase Clients for macOS and Windows before version 5.9.0 fails to properly remove exploded messages initiated by a user. This can occur if the receiving user switches to a non-chat feature and places the host in a sleep state before the sending user explodes the messages. This could lead to disclosure of sensitive information which was meant to be deleted from a user’s filesystem.

Remediation

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Advisories

Source ID Title
EUVD EUVD EUVD-2022-27922 The Keybase Clients for macOS and Windows before version 5.9.0 fails to properly remove exploded messages initiated by a user. This can occur if the receiving user switches to a non-chat feature and places the host in a sleep state before the sending user explodes the messages. This could lead to disclosure of sensitive information which was meant to be deleted from a user’s filesystem.
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Status
PUBLISHED
Assigner
Zoom
Published
Updated
Sep 17, 2024, 12:05 AM
Reserved
Jan 7, 2022, 12:00 AM
Status
Modified
Published
Feb 9, 2022, 11:15 PM
Modified
Jun 17, 2026, 4:29 AM