CVE-2022-27492

HIGH
Published Sep 23, 20223y ago · Modified Jun 17, 20262w ago
7.8 CVSS 3.1
High
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Published Sep 23, 2022 3y ago
Last Modified Jun 17, 2026 2w ago

Description

An integer underflow in WhatsApp could have caused remote code execution when receiving a crafted video file.

CVSS Details

Base Score
7.8
Exploitability
1.8
Impact
5.9
Vector string
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Attack Vector Local
Attack Complexity Low
Privileges Required None
User Interaction Required
Scope Unchanged
Confidentiality High
Integrity High
Availability High

Threat Intelligence

No active exploitation signals — not in CISA KEV and no EPSS score yet.

Exploit & Patch Status
No Known Exploit
No Patch Available

Weaknesses 1

CWE-191

Affected Products 2

VendorProductVersionRange
whatsappwhatsapp* <2.22.15.9
whatsappwhatsapp* <2.22.16.2

References 1

  • whatsapp.com https://www.whatsapp.com/security/advisories/2022/
    Vendor Advisory

Remediation

No remediation data recorded yet

Check vendor advisories and the NVD entry for patch availability.