CVE-2019-11419

Public Exploit

Description

vcodec2_hls_filter in libvoipCodec_v7a.so in the WeChat application through 7.0.3 for Android allows attackers to cause a denial of service (application crash) by replacing an emoji file (under the /sdcard/tencent/MicroMsg directory) with a crafted .wxgf file. The content of the replacement must be derived from the phone's IMEI. The crash occurs upon receiving a message that contains the replaced emoji.

Category

5.5
CVSS
Severity: Medium
CVSS 3.1 •
CVSS 2.0 •
EPSS 3.23% Top 15%
Third-Party Advisory packetstormsecurity.com Third-Party Advisory exploit-db.com
Affected: n/a n/a
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://awakened1712.github.io/hacking/hacking-wechat-dos/ technical description exploit
http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/152947/WeChat-7.0.4-Denial-Of-Service.html vdb entry third party advisory
https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/46853 exploit vdb entry third party advisory

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2019-11419?
CVE-2019-11419 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2019-11419?
To fix CVE-2019-11419, 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-2019-11419 being actively exploited in the wild?
It is possible that CVE-2019-11419 is being exploited or will be exploited in a near future based on public information. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~3% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
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