CVE-2021-24041

CRITICALCVSS 9.8/10EPSS 1.39%

Last modified

CVE-2021-24041 is a critical-severity vulnerability rated 9.8/10 on the CVSS scale. A missing bounds check in image blurring code prior to WhatsApp for Android v2.21.22.7 and WhatsApp Business for Android v2.21.22.7 could have allowed an out-of-bounds write if a user sent a malicious image.. EPSS estimates a 1.39% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

A missing bounds check in image blurring code prior to WhatsApp for Android v2.21.22.7 and WhatsApp Business for Android v2.21.22.7 could have allowed an out-of-bounds write if a user sent a malicious image.

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
1.39%

68.8th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

VendorProductVersions
WhatsappWhatsapp< 2.21.22.7
WhatsappWhatsapp Business< 2.21.22.7

References

Timeline

Published
Last Modified
Status
Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2021-24041?
A missing bounds check in image blurring code prior to WhatsApp for Android v2.21.22.7 and WhatsApp Business for Android v2.21.22.7 could have allowed an out-of-bounds write if a user sent a malicious image.
How severe is CVE-2021-24041?
CVE-2021-24041 has a CVSS score of 9.8/10 (CRITICAL severity). The EPSS model estimates a 1.39% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2021-24041?
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