Vulnerability identifier: #VU46536
Vulnerability risk: Medium
CVSSv3.1: 6.5 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]
CVE-ID:
CWE-ID:
CWE-787
Exploitation vector: Network
Exploit availability: No
Vulnerable software:
WhatsApp Messenger for Android
Mobile applications /
Apps for mobile phones
WhatsApp Business for Android
Mobile applications /
Apps for mobile phones
Vendor: WhatsApp
Description
The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to compromise vulnerable system.
The vulnerability exists due to a boundary error when processing untrusted input. A remote attacker can trigger out-of-bounds write via a specially crafted video stream after receiving and answering a malicious video call and execute arbitrary code on the target system.
Mitigation
Install updates from vendor's website.
Vulnerable software versions
WhatsApp Messenger for Android: All versions
WhatsApp Business for Android: All versions
External links
http://www.whatsapp.com/security/advisories/2020
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?
No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.