CVE-2022-36934 Integer overflow in WhatsApp Business for Android

Critical 9.8 Published 22 Sep 2022 Updated 27 May 2025

An integer overflow in WhatsApp allows remote code execution during an established video call, requiring users to update the application.

Exploited in the wild: Not known
Login needed: Not needed
Attackable: Over the internet
Victim action needed: Not needed
Fix: None listed

What is CVE-2022-36934?

CVE-2022-36934 is a critical vulnerability in Meta WhatsApp Business for Android, published on 22 Sep 2022. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.

Official description

An integer overflow in WhatsApp could result in remote code execution in an established video call.

Weakness: CWE-190, CWE-122

Which versions are affected by CVE-2022-36934?

It affects 2 products.

Products include Whatsapp Whatsapp, Whatsapp Whatsapp Business.

How do I fix CVE-2022-36934?

No fix has been published for CVE-2022-36934 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Is CVE-2022-36934 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2022-36934 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Public exploit code: 1 proofs of concept on GitHub.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-h9c4-pjqq-xffc.