CVE-2019-3568
CVSS v3
9.8
CRITICAL
EPSS Score
46.0 %
exploit probability
CISA KEV
Yes
known exploited
Exploitation
—
SSVC status
Description
A buffer overflow vulnerability in WhatsApp VOIP stack allowed remote code execution via specially crafted series of RTCP packets sent to a target phone number. The issue affects WhatsApp for Android prior to v2.19.134, WhatsApp Business for Android prior to v2.19.44, WhatsApp for iOS prior to v2.19.51, WhatsApp Business for iOS prior to v2.19.51, WhatsApp for Windows Phone prior to v2.18.348, and WhatsApp for Tizen prior to v2.18.15.
CISA Known Exploited Vulnerability
- Date Added
- 2022-04-19
- Patch Due Date
- 2022-05-10
- Ransomware Use
- Unknown
Technical details
- Published
- 2019-05-14
Frequently asked questions
What is CVE-2019-3568?
A buffer overflow vulnerability in WhatsApp VOIP stack allowed remote code execution via specially crafted series of RTCP packets sent to a target phone number. The issue affects WhatsApp for Android prior to v2.19.134, WhatsApp Business for Android prior to v2.19.44, WhatsApp for iOS prior to v2.19.51, WhatsApp Business for iOS prior to v2.19.51, WhatsApp for Windows Phone prior to v2.18.348, and WhatsApp for Tizen prior to v2.18.15.
Is CVE-2019-3568 actively exploited?
Yes. CVE-2019-3568 is on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) catalog, meaning it has been confirmed as actively exploited in the wild. CISA requires federal agencies to patch by 2022-05-10.
What is the CVSS score for CVE-2019-3568?
CVE-2019-3568 has a CVSS v3 base score of 9.8 (CRITICAL severity).
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