WhatsApp Messenger up to 2.11.7 on iOS Message Non-Printable Characters denial of service

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability labeled as problematic has been found in WhatsApp Messenger up to 2.11.7 on iOS. Affected by this vulnerability is an unknown functionality of the component Message Handler. The manipulation with the input \xf4\xaa\xde\x04\xbf as part of Non-Printable Characters results in denial of service. Moreover, an exploit is present. The affected component should be upgraded.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability was found in WhatsApp Messenger up to 2.11.7 on iOS (Messaging Software). It has been classified as problematic. Affected is an unknown part of the component Message Handler. The manipulation with the input value \xf4\xaa\xde\x04\xbf leads to a denial of service vulnerability. CWE is classifying the issue as CWE-404. The product does not release or incorrectly releases a resource before it is made available for re-use. This is going to have an impact on availability.

The weakness was disclosed 04/14/2014 by Jaime Sánchez and Pablo San Emeterio as EDB-ID 32865 as confirmed exploit (Exploit-DB). The advisory is available at exploit-db.com. The public release has been coordinated in cooperation with the vendor. It is possible to launch the attack remotely. The exploitation doesn't require any form of authentication. Technical details and a public exploit are known.

A public exploit has been developed by Jaime Sánchez/Pablo San Emeterio in Python and been published immediately after the advisory. The exploit is shared for download at exploit-db.com. It is declared as proof-of-concept. The advisory illustrates:

It uses Yowsup library, that provides us with the options of registration, reading/sending messages, and even engaging in an interactive conversation over WhatsApp protocol

Upgrading to version 2.11.8 eliminates this vulnerability.

The vulnerability is also documented in the databases at X-Force (92544), Exploit-DB (32865) and OSVDB (105786†). Further details are available at seguridadofensiva.com. The entry VDB-68489 is pretty similar. If you want to get best quality of vulnerability data, you may have to visit VulDB.

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VulDB Meta Base Score: 5.3
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 4.8

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VulDB Temp Score: 4.8
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Exploitinginfo

Class: Denial of service
CWE: CWE-404
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Physical: No
Local: No
Remote: Yes

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Access: Public
Status: Proof-of-Concept
Author: Jaime Sánchez/Pablo San Emeterio
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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: Upgrade
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Upgrade: WhatsApp Messenger 2.11.8

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04/01/2019 +1810 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Advisory: EDB-ID 32865
Researcher: Jaime Sánchez, Pablo San Emeterio
Status: Confirmed
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GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-13002
X-Force: 92544 - WhatsApp Messenger for iOS characters denial of service, Medium Risk
OSVDB: 105786

scip Labs: https://www.scip.ch/en/?labs.20161013
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Entryinfo

Created: 04/17/2014 09:51
Updated: 04/01/2019 14:18
Changes: 04/17/2014 09:51 (56), 04/01/2019 14:18 (6)
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Cache ID: 216:DA1:103

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