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CVE-2018-6344
A heap corruption in WhatsApp can be caused by a...
Vulnerability 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.
Impact Analysis
Refer to official advisory for detailed impact metrics.
Remediation
Ensure systems are updated to the latest vendor-supplied patch levels.
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Affected Vendor
Affected Software
WhatsApp for Android, WhatsApp for iOS, WhatsApp for Windows Phone
Vulnerable Versions:
2.18.293, unspecified, 2.18.93, 2.18.172
Timeline
Official Publish:
December 31st, 2018
Last Modified:
May 6th, 2025
Added to House:
July 20th, 2026
CVSS Vectors
No vector data available