CVE-2022-36934 (GCVE-0-2022-36934)
Vulnerability from cvelistv5 – Published: 2022-09-22 21:30 – Updated: 2025-05-27 16:05
VLAI
EPSS
VEX
Summary
An integer overflow in WhatsApp could result in remote code execution in an established video call.
Severity
9.8 (Critical)
SSVC
Exploitation: none
Automatable: yes
Technical Impact: total
CISA Coordinator · CISA-ADP (v2.0.3)
Decision recorded 2025-05-27 16:05 UTC
CWE
Assigner
References
1 reference
| URL | Tags |
|---|---|
| https://www.whatsapp.com/security/advisories/2022/ | x_refsource_CONFIRM |
Impacted products
4 products
| Vendor | Product | Version | CPE status | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Meta | WhatsApp for iOS |
Affected:
unspecified , < 2.22.16.12
(custom)
|
guessed | |
| Meta | WhatsApp Business for iOS |
Affected:
unspecified , < 2.22.16.12
(custom)
|
guessed | |
| Meta | WhatsApp for Android |
Affected:
unspecified , < 2.22.16.12
(custom)
|
guessed | |
| Meta | WhatsApp Business for Android |
Affected:
unspecified , < 2.22.16.12
(custom)
|
guessed |
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