CVE-2019-3571

Description

An input validation issue affected WhatsApp Desktop versions prior to 0.3.3793 which allows malicious clients to send files to users that would be displayed with a wrong extension.

Categories

5.3
CVSS
Severity: Medium
CVSS 3.0 •
CVSS 2.0 •
EPSS 0.24%
Third-Party Advisory facebook.com
Affected: Facebook WhatsApp Desktop
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://www.facebook.com/security/advisories/cve-2019-3571 third party advisory

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2019-3571?
CVE-2019-3571 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2019-3571?
To fix CVE-2019-3571, 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-2019-3571 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2019-3571 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-2019-3571?
CVE-2019-3571 affects Facebook WhatsApp Desktop.
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