CVE-2018-20655
Last modified
CVE-2018-20655 is a critical-severity vulnerability rated 9.8/10 on the CVSS scale. When receiving calls using WhatsApp for iOS, a missing size check when parsing a sender-provided packet allowed for a stack-based overflow. This issue affects WhatsApp for iOS prior to v2.18.90.24 and WhatsApp Business for iOS prior to v2.18.90.24.. EPSS estimates a 2.20% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
When receiving calls using WhatsApp for iOS, a missing size check when parsing a sender-provided packet allowed for a stack-based overflow. This issue affects WhatsApp for iOS prior to v2.18.90.24 and WhatsApp Business for iOS prior to v2.18.90.24.
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| < 2.18.90.24 | ||
| Whatsapp Business | < 2.18.90.24 |
References
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/108805Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
- https://www.facebook.com/security/advisories/cve-2018-20655/Third Party Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/108805Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
- https://www.facebook.com/security/advisories/cve-2018-20655/Third Party Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
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