Heap Buffer Overflow in libpl_droidsonroids_gif for WhatsApp on Android
CVE-2019-11933

9.8CRITICAL

Key Information:

Vendor

Facebook

Status
WhatSAPp For Android
Vendor
CVE Published:
23 October 2019

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👾 Exploit Exists🟡 Public PoC

What is CVE-2019-11933?

A vulnerability in the libpl_droidsonroids_gif library, which affects WhatsApp for Android, permits remote attackers to exploit a heap buffer overflow. If successfully exploited, this can lead to arbitrary code execution or cause a denial of service, compromising the integrity and availability of the affected application.

Affected Version(s)

WhatsApp for Android 2.19.291

WhatsApp for Android < 2.19.291

Exploit Proof of Concept (PoC)

PoC code is written by security researchers to demonstrate the vulnerability can be exploited. PoC code is also a key component for weaponization which could lead to ransomware.

CVE-2019-11933
Created by NatleoJ

References

https://www.facebook.com/security/advisories/cve-2019-11933
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EPSS Score

7% chance of being exploited in the next 30 days.

CVSS V3.1

Score:
9.8
Severity:
CRITICAL
Confidentiality:
High
Integrity:
High
Availability:
High
Attack Vector:
Network
Attack Complexity:
Low
Privileges Required:
None
User Interaction:
None
Scope:
Unchanged

Timeline

  • 🟡

    Public PoC available

  • 👾

    Exploit known to exist

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

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