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HIGH · 8.8

CVE-2020-1886

A buffer overflow in WhatsApp for Android prior to v2.20.11 and WhatsApp Business for Android prior to v2.20.2 could have allowed an out-of-bounds write via a specially crafted video stream after rece...

Vulnerability Description

A buffer overflow in WhatsApp for Android prior to v2.20.11 and WhatsApp Business for Android prior to v2.20.2 could have allowed an out-of-bounds write via a specially crafted video stream after receiving and answering a malicious video call.

CVSS Score

8.8

HIGH

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Attack Vector
NETWORK
Attack Complexity
LOW
Privileges Required
NONE
User Interaction
REQUIRED
Scope
UNCHANGED
Confidentiality
HIGH
Integrity
HIGH
Availability
HIGH

Affected Products

VendorProductVersions
WhatsappWhatsapp< 2.20.11
WhatsappWhatsapp Business< 2.20.2

Related Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-120CWE-787

References

FAQ

What is CVE-2020-1886?

CVE-2020-1886 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 8.8 (HIGH). A buffer overflow in WhatsApp for Android prior to v2.20.11 and WhatsApp Business for Android prior to v2.20.2 could have allowed an out-of-bounds write via a specially crafted video stream after rece...

How severe is CVE-2020-1886?

CVE-2020-1886 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 8.8/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.

Is there a patch for CVE-2020-1886?

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