CVE-2019-11932: Double Free
First published: Thu Oct 03 2019(Updated: )
A double free vulnerability in the DDGifSlurp function in decoding.c in the android-gif-drawable library before version 1.2.18, as used in WhatsApp for Android before version 2.19.244 and many other Android applications, allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause a denial of service when the library is used to parse a specially crafted GIF image.
Credit: cve-assign@fb.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Whatsapp Whatsapp | <2.19.244 | |
| Android-gif-drawable Project Android-gif-drawable | <1.2.18 |
Remedy
https://github.com/koral--/android-gif-drawable/commit/cc5b4f8e43463995a84efd594f89a21f906c2d20
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Reference Links
- http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/154867/Whatsapp-2.19.216-Remote-Code-Execution.html
- http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/158306/WhatsApp-android-gif-drawable-Double-Free.html
- http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2019/Nov/27
- https://awakened1712.github.io/hacking/hacking-whatsapp-gif-rce/
- https://gist.github.com/wdormann/874198c1bd29c7dd2157d9fc1d858263
- https://github.com/koral--/android-gif-drawable/commit/cc5b4f8e43463995a84efd594f89a21f906c2d20
- https://github.com/koral--/android-gif-drawable/pull/673
- https://github.com/koral--/android-gif-drawable/pull/673/commits/4944c92761e0a14f04868cbcf4f4e86fd4b7a4a9
- https://www.facebook.com/security/advisories/cve-2019-11932
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2019-11932?
CVE-2019-11932 is a double free vulnerability in the DDGifSlurp function in the android-gif-drawable library before version 1.2.18, allowing remote attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause a denial of service.
Which software is affected by CVE-2019-11932?
WhatsApp for Android versions up to 2.19.244 and other Android applications using the android-gif-drawable library versions up to 1.2.18 are affected by CVE-2019-11932.
How severe is CVE-2019-11932?
CVE-2019-11932 has a severity score of 8.8 (high).
How can CVE-2019-11932 be exploited?
CVE-2019-11932 can be exploited by remote attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause a denial of service.
Is there a fix available for CVE-2019-11932?
Yes, updating to android-gif-drawable library version 1.2.18 or above and WhatsApp for Android version 2.19.244 or above will fix CVE-2019-11932.
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