CVE-2021-24041

moderate-risk
Published 2021-12-07

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.

Do I need to act?

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0.90% chance of exploitation
EPSS score — low exploit probability
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Not on CISA KEV list
No confirmed active exploitation reported to CISA
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Patch status unknown
Check vendor advisories for fix availability and mitigation guidance
9
CVSS 9.8/10 Critical
NETWORK / LOW complexity

Affected Products (2)

Affected Vendors

Whatsapp

References (2)

Vendor Advisory https://www.whatsapp.com/security/advisories/2021/
Vendor Advisory https://www.whatsapp.com/security/advisories/2021/
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/ 100
moderate-risk
Severity 32/34 · Critical
Exploitability 3/34 · Minimal
Exposure 7/34 · Low