Vulnerability Intelligence Report
CVE-2021-24041
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.
No Active Exploit Signals
CVSS Base Score
9.8
CRITICAL
EPSS Probability:1.39%
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Attack Surface
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Authentication
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Weaponization
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SSVC Action
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Weaknesses (CWE)
CWE-122 ↗Heap-based Buffer Overflow (CWE-122)
Affected Products & Versions
| Vendor | Product | Affected Versions |
|---|---|---|
| WhatsApp Business for Android | unspecified < v2.21.22.7 (affected), v2.21.22.7 < unspecified (unaffected) | |
| WhatsApp for Android | unspecified < v2.21.22.7 (affected), v2.21.22.7 < unspecified (unaffected) |
References & Technical Advisories
No reference links found.
Threat Intelligence Signals
EPSS Score
1.389%
GitHub Advisory
Identity & Timeline
| Status | PUBLISHED |
| Assigning Authority | |
| Reserved | 2021-01-13T00:00:00 |
| Published | 2021-12-07T19:10:09 |
| Last Updated | 2024-08-03T19:21:17 |
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