Risk | High |
Patch available | YES |
Number of vulnerabilities | 1 |
CVE-ID | CVE-2019-11931 |
CWE-ID | CWE-121 |
Exploitation vector | Network |
Public exploit | N/A |
Vulnerable software |
WhatsApp Messenger for Android Mobile applications / Apps for mobile phones WhatsApp Messenger for iOS Mobile applications / Apps for mobile phones |
Vendor |
Security Bulletin
This security bulletin contains one high risk vulnerability.
EUVDB-ID: #VU22805
Risk: High
CVSSv4.0: 6.1 [CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:A/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Amber]
CVE-ID: CVE-2019-11931
CWE-ID:
CWE-121 - Stack-based buffer overflow
Exploit availability: No
DescriptionThe vulnerability allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code on the target system.
The vulnerability exists due to a boundary error when processing elementary stream metadata in MP4 files. A remote attacker can send a specially crafted MP4 file to he victim, trigger stack-based buffer overflow and execute arbitrary code on the target system.
Successful exploitation of this vulnerability may result in complete compromise of vulnerable system.
MitigationInstall updates from vendor's website. The vulnerability affects Android versions prior to 2.19.274, iOS versions prior to 2.19.100, Enterprise Client versions prior to 2.25.3, Business for Android versions prior to 2.19.104 and Business for iOS versions prior to 2.19.100.
Vulnerable software versionsWhatsApp Messenger for Android: 2.19.2 - 2.19.333
WhatsApp Messenger for iOS: 2.19.10 - 2.19.92
CPE2.3http://www.facebook.com/security/advisories/cve-2019-11931
Q & A
Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?
Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote non-authenticated attacker via the Internet.
How the attacker can exploit this vulnerability?
The attacker would have to trick the victim to perform certain actions on the device.
Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?
No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.