CVE-2020-1891
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CVE-2020-1891 is a critical-severity vulnerability rated 9.8/10 on the CVSS scale. A user controlled parameter used in video call in WhatsApp for Android prior to v2.20.17, WhatsApp Business for Android prior to v2.20.7, WhatsApp for iPhone prior to v2.20.20, and WhatsApp Business for iPhone prior to v2.20.20 could have allowed an out-of-bounds write on 32-bit devices.. EPSS estimates a 1.49% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
A user controlled parameter used in video call in WhatsApp for Android prior to v2.20.17, WhatsApp Business for Android prior to v2.20.7, WhatsApp for iPhone prior to v2.20.20, and WhatsApp Business for iPhone prior to v2.20.20 could have allowed an out-of-bounds write on 32-bit devices.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| < 2.20.17 | ||
| < 2.20.20 | ||
| Whatsapp Business | < 2.20.7 | |
| Whatsapp Business | < 2.20.20 |
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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