CVE-2018-6344

High

Description

A heap corruption in WhatsApp can be caused by a malformed RTP packet being sent after a call is established. The vulnerability can be used to cause denial of service. It affects WhatsApp for Android prior to v2.18.293, WhatsApp for iOS prior to v2.18.93, and WhatsApp for Windows Phone prior to v2.18.172.

SeverityHigh
CVSS7.5
Exploit probability—
ProductWhatsapp
PublishedDec 31, 2018
First seenDec 31, 2018
Weakness typeCWE-122CWE-122

How to fix

Update
  • whatsapp whatsapp2.18.93, 2.18.172, 2.18.293 or later

Affected products

ProductAffected versionsFixed in
whatsapp whatsappv < 2.18.93, v < 2.18.172, v < 2.18.2932.18.93, 2.18.172, 2.18.293

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