CVE-2018-6344
7.5
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H
Summary
A heap corruption in WhatsApp can be caused by a malformed RTP packet being sent after a call is established. The vulnerability can be used to cause denial of service. It affects WhatsApp for Android prior to v2.18.293, WhatsApp for iOS prior to v2.18.93, and WhatsApp for Windows Phone prior to v2.18.172.
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Version Range | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| WhatsApp for Android | 2.18.293 | affected | |
| WhatsApp for Android | unspecified < 2.18.293 | affected | |
| WhatsApp for iOS | 2.18.93 | affected | |
| WhatsApp for iOS | unspecified < 2.18.93 | affected | |
| WhatsApp for Windows Phone | 2.18.172 | affected | |
| WhatsApp for Windows Phone | unspecified < 2.18.172 | affected |
Weaknesses
- CWE-122: Heap-based Buffer Overflow (CWE-122)
ADP Enrichment
CVE Program Container
Additional References
- https://googleprojectzero.blogspot.com/2018/12/adventures-in-video-conferencing-part-3.html
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/106365
CISA ADP Vulnrichment
- SSVC:
- Exploitation: none
- Automatable: yes
- Technical Impact: partial
References
- https://googleprojectzero.blogspot.com/2018/12/adventures-in-video-conferencing-part-3.html
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/106365
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