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Critical
CVE-2020-1891
A user controlled parameter used in video call in WhatsApp...
Vulnerability Description
A user controlled parameter used in video call in WhatsApp for Android prior to v2.20.17, WhatsApp Business for Android prior to v2.20.7, WhatsApp for iPhone prior to v2.20.20, and WhatsApp Business for iPhone prior to v2.20.20 could have allowed an out-of-bounds write on 32-bit devices.
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 Android, WhatsApp Business for Android, WhatsApp iPhone, WhatsApp Business for iPhone
Vulnerable Versions:
2.20.17, unspecified, 2.20.7, 2.20.20
Timeline
Official Publish:
September 3rd, 2020
Last Modified:
August 4th, 2024
Added to House:
July 21st, 2026
CVSS Vectors
V3:
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H