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.
Metrics
CVSS 3.1 9.8/10
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:HWeakness enumeration
Affected software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| WhatsApp for Android | 2.19.134; >= unspecified, < 2.19.134 | |
| WhatsApp Business for Android | 2.19.44; >= unspecified, < 2.19.134 | |
| WhatsApp for iOS | 2.19.51; >= unspecified, < 2.19.51 | |
| WhatsApp Business for iOS | 2.19.51; >= unspecified, < 2.19.51 | |
| WhatsApp for Windows Phone | 2.18.348; >= unspecified, < 2.18.348 | |
| WhatsApp for Tizen | 2.18.15; >= unspecified, < 2.18.15 |
References
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/108329Broken Link, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
- https://www.facebook.com/security/advisories/cve-2019-3568Third Party Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/108329Broken Link, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
- https://www.facebook.com/security/advisories/cve-2019-3568Third Party Advisory
- https://www.cisa.gov/known-exploited-vulnerabilities-catalog?field_cve=CVE-2019-3568US Government Resource
Timeline
- Published
- May 14, 2019
- Last modified
- Jun 17, 2026
- Added to CISA KEV
- Apr 19, 2022
- NVD status
- Analyzed