CVE-2020-1901: Medium severity whatsapp vulnerability
Published Oct 6, 2020
·Updated
Receiving a large text message containing URLs in WhatsApp for iOS prior to v2.20.91.4 could have caused the application to freeze while processing the message.
Affected Software
1 affected component
WhatsApp Whatsapp Iphone Os<2.20.91.4
Event History
Oct 6, 2020
CVE Published
via MITRE·05:35 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·05:35 PM
DescriptionWeakness
Frequently Asked Questions
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What is CVE-2020-1901?
CVE-2020-1901 is a vulnerability in WhatsApp for iOS versions prior to v2.20.91.4 that could cause the application to freeze when processing a large text message with URLs.
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How severe is CVE-2020-1901?
CVE-2020-1901 has a severity score of 5.3, which is considered medium.
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What is the affected software?
The affected software is WhatsApp for iOS prior to v2.20.91.4.
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How can I fix CVE-2020-1901?
To fix CVE-2020-1901, update WhatsApp for iOS to v2.20.91.4 or later.
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Where can I find more information about CVE-2020-1901?
More information about CVE-2020-1901 can be found at the following link: https://www.whatsapp.com/security/advisories/2020/