CVE-2018-6350

Description

An out-of-bounds read was possible in WhatsApp due to incorrect parsing of RTP extension headers. This issue affects WhatsApp for Android prior to 2.18.276, WhatsApp Business for Android prior to 2.18.99, WhatsApp for iOS prior to 2.18.100.6, WhatsApp Business for iOS prior to 2.18.100.2, and WhatsApp for Windows Phone prior to 2.18.224.

References

Link	Tags
https://www.facebook.com/security/advisories/cve-2018-6350/	third party advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/108803	vdb entry

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2018-6350?: CVE-2018-6350 has been scored as a critical severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2018-6350?: To fix CVE-2018-6350, make sure you are using an up-to-date version of the affected component(s) by checking the vendor release notes. As for now, there are no other specific guidelines available.
Is CVE-2018-6350 being actively exploited in the wild?: As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2018-6350 is being actively exploited. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~0% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
What software or system is affected by CVE-2018-6350?: CVE-2018-6350 affects Facebook WhatsApp for Android, Facebook WhatsApp Business for Android, Facebook WhatsApp for iOS, Facebook WhatsApp Business for iOS, Facebook WhatsApp for Windows Phone.

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Description

Category

CWE-125 – Out-of-bounds Read

References

Frequently Asked Questions