CVE-2019-11933

CRITICALCVSS 9.8/10EPSS 4.12%

Last modified

CVE-2019-11933 is a critical-severity vulnerability rated 9.8/10 on the CVSS scale. A heap buffer overflow bug in libpl_droidsonroids_gif before 1.2.19, as used in WhatsApp for Android before version 2.19.291 could allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause a denial of service.. EPSS estimates a 4.12% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

A heap buffer overflow bug in libpl_droidsonroids_gif before 1.2.19, as used in WhatsApp for Android before version 2.19.291 could allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause a denial of service.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1
9.8/10

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

EPSS Probability
4.12%

89.5th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

VendorProductVersions
Libpl Droidsonroids Gif ProjectLibpl Droidsonroids Gif< 1.2.19
WhatsappWhatsapp< 2.19.291

References

Timeline

Published
Last Modified
Status
Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2019-11933?
A heap buffer overflow bug in libpl_droidsonroids_gif before 1.2.19, as used in WhatsApp for Android before version 2.19.291 could allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause a denial of service.
How severe is CVE-2019-11933?
CVE-2019-11933 has a CVSS score of 9.8/10 (CRITICAL severity). The EPSS model estimates a 4.12% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2019-11933?
Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

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Source: NVD / NIST