CVE-2019-11933: A heap buffer overflow bug in libpl_droidsonroids_gif before 1.2.19, as used in WhatsApp for Android before ve

Q: How do I fix CVE-2019-11933?

libpl droidsonroids gif: upgrade to 1.2.19; whatsapp: upgrade to 2.19.291. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2019-11933 being exploited?

CVE-2019-11933 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

Q: What does CVE-2019-11933 affect?

CVE-2019-11933 affects libpl droidsonroids gif, whatsapp. Severity is critical (CVSS 9.8). 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.

Q: How urgent is CVE-2019-11933?

Priority 62/100. Critical severity; EPSS top 9%: very likely to be exploited; Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

This week

CRITICAL 9.8REMOTEUPGRADEUPGRADE

CVE-2019-11933 is a critical-severity flaw (CVSS 9.8) affecting libpl droidsonroids gif, whatsapp. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

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.

Why this priority

Critical severity
EPSS top 9%: very likely to be exploited
Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	9.8 (Critical)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	None
User interaction	None
EPSS exploit chance	4.1% (top 9%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-119, CWE-787
Published	2019-10-23
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): Facebook, Inc. · Vendor: libpl droidsonroids gif project · whatsapp

Last updated 2026-06-17 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score

Am I affected?

Timeline

2019-10-23 16:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 02:13 UTCUpdated Record last modified

libpl droidsonroids gif project libpl droidsonroids gif UPGRADE

Affected: < 1.2.19

Fixed in: 1.2.19

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy libpl-droidsonroids-gif || rpm -q libpl-droidsonroids-gif || libpl-droidsonroids-gif --version

2. UPGRADE to 1.2.19 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade libpl-droidsonroids-gif

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade libpl-droidsonroids-gif

Note

Distros often backport fixes without changing the version number. Confirm with the distro advisory or changelog.

whatsapp whatsapp UPGRADE

Affected: < 2.19.291

Fixed in: 2.19.291

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy whatsapp || rpm -q whatsapp || whatsapp --version

2. UPGRADE to 2.19.291 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade whatsapp

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade whatsapp

Note

Distros often backport fixes without changing the version number. Confirm with the distro advisory or changelog.

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Scores and fixes here are computed automatically from those and other public sources. Confirm with the vendor advisory before changing production systems.

Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2019-11933?

libpl droidsonroids gif: upgrade to 1.2.19; whatsapp: upgrade to 2.19.291. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2019-11933 being exploited?

CVE-2019-11933 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

What does CVE-2019-11933 affect?

CVE-2019-11933 affects libpl droidsonroids gif, whatsapp. Severity is critical (CVSS 9.8). 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 urgent is CVE-2019-11933?

Priority 62/100. Critical severity; EPSS top 9%: very likely to be exploited; Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

Software pages

Android vulnerabilities · WhatsApp vulnerabilities

References

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