CVE-2021-24042
Last modified
CVE-2021-24042 is a critical-severity vulnerability rated 9.8/10 on the CVSS scale. The calling logic for WhatsApp for Android prior to v2.21.23, WhatsApp Business for Android prior to v2.21.23, WhatsApp for iOS prior to v2.21.230, WhatsApp Business for iOS prior to v2.21.230, WhatsApp for KaiOS prior to v2.2143, WhatsApp Desktop prior to v2.2146 could have allowed an out-of-bounds write if a user makes a 1:1 call to a malicious actor.. EPSS estimates a 1.24% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
The calling logic for WhatsApp for Android prior to v2.21.23, WhatsApp Business for Android prior to v2.21.23, WhatsApp for iOS prior to v2.21.230, WhatsApp Business for iOS prior to v2.21.230, WhatsApp for KaiOS prior to v2.2143, WhatsApp Desktop prior to v2.2146 could have allowed an out-of-bounds write if a user makes a 1:1 call to a malicious actor.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| < 2.21.23 | ||
| < 2.21.230 | ||
| < 2.2143 | ||
| < 2.2146 |
References
- https://www.whatsapp.com/security/advisories/2021/Not Applicable, Vendor Advisory
- https://www.whatsapp.com/security/advisories/2021/Not Applicable, Vendor Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
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