WhatsApp Update
5349Warning Date
Severity Level
Warning Number
Target Sector
5 February, 2020
● High
2020-880
All
Description:
Facebook has released security updates to address a vulnerability in the following product:
- WhatsApp Desktop prior to v0.3.9309 paired with WhatsApp for iPhone versions prior to 2.20.10
Threats:
After a user clicks on a link via WhatsApp chats, system files such as operating system data, type, and IP addresses can be accessed and read remotely.
Best practice and Recommendations:
The CERT team encourages users to review Facebook security advisory and apply the necessary update: