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MEDIUM · 5.3

CVE-2019-3571

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.

Vulnerability 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.

CVSS Score

5.3

MEDIUM

CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:L/A:N
Attack Vector
NETWORK
Attack Complexity
LOW
Privileges Required
NONE
User Interaction
NONE
Scope
UNCHANGED
Confidentiality
NONE
Integrity
LOW
Availability
NONE

Affected Products

VendorProductVersions
WhatsappWhatsapp< 0.3.3793

Related Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-20CWE-116

References

FAQ

What is CVE-2019-3571?

CVE-2019-3571 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.3 (MEDIUM). 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.

How severe is CVE-2019-3571?

CVE-2019-3571 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 5.3/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.

Is there a patch for CVE-2019-3571?

Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Whatsapp Whatsapp.