Input Validation Flaw in WhatsApp Desktop by Facebook
CVE-2019-3571

5.3MEDIUM

Key Information:

Vendor

Facebook

Status
WhatSAPp Desktop
Vendor
CVE Published:
16 July 2019

What is CVE-2019-3571?

WhatsApp Desktop versions prior to 0.3.3793 are vulnerable due to an input validation flaw that allows malicious actors to send files that appear with incorrect extensions. This can lead to users inadvertently opening potentially harmful files while under the impression they are of a different type. Proper validation is essential to prevent such attacks and protect user data.

Affected Version(s)

WhatsApp Desktop 0.3.3793

WhatsApp Desktop < 0.3.3793

References

https://www.facebook.com/security/advisories/cve-2019-3571
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CVSS V3.1

Score:
5.3
Severity:
MEDIUM
Confidentiality:
None
Integrity:
Low
Availability:
None
Attack Vector:
Network
Attack Complexity:
Low
Privileges Required:
None
User Interaction:
None
Scope:
Unchanged

Timeline

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

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CVE-2019-3571 : Input Validation Flaw in WhatsApp Desktop by Facebook