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MEDIUM · 5.3

CVE-2020-1901

Receiving a large text message containing URLs in WhatsApp for iOS prior to v2.20.91.4 could have caused the application to freeze while processing the message.

Vulnerability Description

Receiving a large text message containing URLs in WhatsApp for iOS prior to v2.20.91.4 could have caused the application to freeze while processing the message.

CVSS Score

5.3

MEDIUM

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

Affected Products

VendorProductVersions
WhatsappWhatsapp< 2.20.91.4

Related Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-400

References

FAQ

What is CVE-2020-1901?

CVE-2020-1901 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.3 (MEDIUM). Receiving a large text message containing URLs in WhatsApp for iOS prior to v2.20.91.4 could have caused the application to freeze while processing the message.

How severe is CVE-2020-1901?

CVE-2020-1901 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-2020-1901?

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