CVE-2021-24041

Critical

Description

A missing bounds check in image blurring code prior to WhatsApp for Android v2.21.22.7 and WhatsApp Business for Android v2.21.22.7 could have allowed an out-of-bounds write if a user sent a malicious image.

SeverityCritical
CVSS9.8
Exploit probability—
ProductWhatsapp
PublishedDec 7, 2021
First seenDec 7, 2021
Weakness typeCWE-122CWE-122

How to fix

Update
  • whatsapp whatsapp2.21.22.7 or later
  • whatsapp whatsapp_business2.21.22.7 or later

Affected products

ProductAffected versionsFixed in
whatsapp whatsappv < 2.21.22.72.21.22.7
whatsapp whatsapp_businessv < 2.21.22.72.21.22.7

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