Vulnerability identifier: #VU18437
Vulnerability risk: Critical
CVSSv3.1: 9.5 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H/E:H/RL:O/RC:C]
CVE-ID:
CWE-ID:
CWE-119
Exploitation vector: Network
Exploit availability: No
Vulnerable software:
WhatsApp Messenger for Android
Mobile applications /
Apps for mobile phones
Vendor: WhatsApp
Description
The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code on the target system.
The vulnerability exists due to a boundary error within the WhatsApp VOIP stack when processing SRTCP packets. A remote attacker can send a series of specially crafted SRTCP packets sent to a target phone number, trigger buffer overflow and execute arbitrary code on the target device.
Successful exploitation of this vulnerability may result in complete compromise of vulnerable system.
Note: this vulnerability is being actively exploited in the wild.
Mitigation
Vulnerable software versions
WhatsApp Messenger for Android: All versions
External links
http://www.timesofisrael.com/israeli-company-nso-group-suspected-of-hacking-whatsapp/
http://www.facebook.com/security/advisories/cve-2019-3568
Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?
Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote non-authenticated attacker via the Internet.
Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?
Yes. This vulnerability is being exploited in the wild.