CVE-2021-24026: Critical severity WhatsApp Whatsapp Android vulnerability

Published Apr 6, 2021
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Updated

A missing bounds check within the audio decoding pipeline for WhatsApp calls in WhatsApp for Android prior to v2.21.3, WhatsApp Business for Android prior to v2.21.3, WhatsApp for iOS prior to v2.21.32, and WhatsApp Business for iOS prior to v2.21.32 could have allowed an out-of-bounds write.

Affected Software

4 affected components
WhatsApp Whatsapp Android<2.21.3
WhatsApp Whatsapp Iphone Os<2.21.3
WhatsApp Whatsapp Business Android<2.21.3
WhatsApp Whatsapp Business Iphone Os<2.21.32

Event History

Apr 6, 2021
CVE Published
via MITRE·04:45 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·04:45 PM
DescriptionWeakness
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is CVE-2021-24026?

CVE-2021-24026 is a vulnerability in WhatsApp for Android and iOS that allows an out-of-bounds write.

2

How severe is CVE-2021-24026?

CVE-2021-24026 has a severity rating of 9.8, which is considered critical.

3

Which software versions are affected by CVE-2021-24026?

WhatsApp for Android versions prior to v2.21.3, WhatsApp Business for Android versions prior to v2.21.3, WhatsApp for iOS versions prior to v2.21.32, and WhatsApp Business for iOS versions prior to v2.21.32 are affected by CVE-2021-24026.

4

How can I fix CVE-2021-24026?

To fix CVE-2021-24026, update WhatsApp for Android to v2.21.3 or later, WhatsApp Business for Android to v2.21.3 or later, WhatsApp for iOS to v2.21.32 or later, and WhatsApp Business for iOS to v2.21.32 or later.

5

Where can I find more information about CVE-2021-24026?

More information about CVE-2021-24026 can be found on the WhatsApp Security Advisories page at https://www.whatsapp.com/security/advisories/2021/

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