CVE-2019-3568

Known Exploited

Description

A buffer overflow vulnerability in WhatsApp VOIP stack allowed remote code execution via specially crafted series of RTCP packets sent to a target phone number. The issue affects WhatsApp for Android prior to v2.19.134, WhatsApp Business for Android prior to v2.19.44, WhatsApp for iOS prior to v2.19.51, WhatsApp Business for iOS prior to v2.19.51, WhatsApp for Windows Phone prior to v2.18.348, and WhatsApp for Tizen prior to v2.18.15.

Categories

9.8
CVSS
Severity: Critical
CVSS 3.1 •
CVSS 2.0 •
EPSS 33.87% Top 5%
KEV Since 
Third-Party Advisory securityfocus.com Third-Party Advisory facebook.com
Affected: Facebook WhatsApp for Android
Affected: Facebook WhatsApp Business for Android
Affected: Facebook WhatsApp for iOS
Affected: Facebook WhatsApp Business for iOS
Affected: Facebook WhatsApp for Windows Phone
Affected: Facebook WhatsApp for Tizen
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Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://www.facebook.com/security/advisories/cve-2019-3568 third party advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/108329 vdb entry third party advisory broken link

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2019-3568?
CVE-2019-3568 has been scored as a critical severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2019-3568?
To fix CVE-2019-3568, 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-2019-3568 being actively exploited in the wild?
It is confirmed that CVE-2019-3568 is actively exploited. Be extra cautious if you are using vulnerable components. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~34% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
What software or system is affected by CVE-2019-3568?
CVE-2019-3568 affects Facebook WhatsApp for Android, Facebook WhatsApp Business for Android, Facebook WhatsApp for iOS, Facebook WhatsApp Business for iOS, Facebook WhatsApp for Windows Phone, Facebook WhatsApp for Tizen.
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