CVE-2020-1886
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CVE-2020-1886 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 8.8/10 on the CVSS scale. A buffer overflow in WhatsApp for Android prior to v2.20.11 and WhatsApp Business for Android prior to v2.20.2 could have allowed an out-of-bounds write via a specially crafted video stream after receiving and answering a malicious video call.. EPSS estimates a 1.24% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
A buffer overflow in WhatsApp for Android prior to v2.20.11 and WhatsApp Business for Android prior to v2.20.2 could have allowed an out-of-bounds write via a specially crafted video stream after receiving and answering a malicious video call.
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| < 2.20.11 | ||
| Whatsapp Business | < 2.20.2 |
References
- https://www.whatsapp.com/security/advisories/2020Vendor Advisory
- https://www.whatsapp.com/security/advisories/2020Vendor Advisory
Timeline
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- Status
- Modified
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