WhatsApp RCE flaw can be exploited by sending malicious MP4 files
Vulnerabilities mentioned
All| CVE | Vulnerability | CVSS | EPSS | Signals | Published |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CVE-2019-11931 | A stack-based buffer overflow could be triggered in WhatsApp by sending a specially crafted MP4 file to a WhatsApp user | 7.8 | 1% | ||
| CVE-2019-3568 | Buffer Overflow RCE in WhatsApp VoIP Stack via Crafted RTCP Packets | 9.8 | 30% | KEV | KEV |
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Facebook has patched a critical vulnerability (CVE-2019-11931) affecting various versions of its popular WhatsApp Messenger app and is urging users to update as soon as possible. CVE-2019-11931 is a stack-based buffer overflow vulnerability that could be triggered in WhatsApp by sending a specially crafted MP4 file to a WhatsApp user.
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