QID 630827

Date Published: 2022-09-29

QID 630827: Whatsapp for Android and iOS Multiple Vulnerabilities

CVE-2022-36934 An integer overflow in WhatsApp for Android prior to v2.22.16.12, Business for Android prior to v2.22.16.12, iOS prior to v2.22.16.12, Business for iOS prior to v2.22.16.12 could result in remote code execution in an established video call.

CVE-2022-27492 An integer underflow in WhatsApp for Android prior to v2.22.16.2, WhatsApp for iOS v2.22.15.9 could have caused remote code execution when receiving a crafted video file.

On successful exploitation, it could allow an attacker to execute code.

  • CVSS V3 rated as Critical - 9.8 severity.
  • CVSS V2 rated as High - 7.5 severity.
  • Solution
    Upgrade to the latest packages which contain a patch. Refer to CVE-2022-27492 to address this issue and obtain more information.
    Vendor References

    CVEs related to QID 630827

    Software Advisories
    Advisory ID Software Component Link
    CVE-2022-27492 Android URL Logo www.whatsapp.com/security/advisories/2022/
    CVE-2022-27492 iOS URL Logo www.whatsapp.com/security/advisories/2022/