SB2019092727 - Remote code execution in WhatsApp Messenger
Published: September 27, 2019 Updated: November 17, 2019
Security Bulletin ID
SB2019092727
Severity
High
Patch available
YES
Number of vulnerabilities
1
Exploitation vector
Remote access
Highest impact
Code execution
Breakdown by Severity
- Low
- Medium
- High
- Critical
Description
This security bulletin contains information about 1 security vulnerability.
1) Integer overflow (CVE-ID: CVE-2019-11927)
The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code on the target system.
The vulnerability exists due to integer overflow when parsing EXIF tags in WEBP images. A remote attacker can create a specially crafted WEBP image, send it to the victim, trigger integer overflow and execute arbitrary code on the target system.
Successful exploitation of this vulnerability may result in complete compromise of vulnerable system.
Remediation
Install update from vendor's website.