How severe is CVE-2019-11933?

CVE-2019-11933 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.8, rated critical severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2019-11933 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 4% (90th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2019-11933?

CVE-2019-11933 primarily affects Libpl Droidsonroids Gif Project Libpl Droidsonroids Gif. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2019-11933?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its critical severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.

When was CVE-2019-11933 published?

CVE-2019-11933 was published on 2019-10-23 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2019-11933

CVE-2019-11933 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Libpl Droidsonroids Gif Project Libpl Droidsonroids Gif with a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.8. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-787.

Key facts

Severity: Critical (CVSS 3.x base score 9.8)
CVSS v2: 7.5
EPSS exploit prediction: 4% (90th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-787
Affected product: Libpl Droidsonroids Gif Project Libpl Droidsonroids Gif
Published: 2019-10-23
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

A heap buffer overflow bug in libpl_droidsonroids_gif before 1.2.19, as used in WhatsApp for Android before version 2.19.291 could allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause a denial of service.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2019-11933?: A heap buffer overflow bug in libpl_droidsonroids_gif before 1.2.19, as used in WhatsApp for Android before version 2.19.291 could allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause a denial of service.
How severe is CVE-2019-11933?: CVE-2019-11933 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.8, rated critical severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2019-11933 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 4% (90th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2019-11933?: CVE-2019-11933 primarily affects Libpl Droidsonroids Gif Project Libpl Droidsonroids Gif. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2019-11933?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its critical severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
When was CVE-2019-11933 published?: CVE-2019-11933 was published on 2019-10-23 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://www.facebook.com/security/advisories/cve-2019-11933

Affected products (2)

cpe:2.3:a:libpl_droidsonroids_gif_project:libpl_droidsonroids_gif:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:whatsapp:whatsapp:*:*:*:*:*:android:*:*

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