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WhatsApp Updates

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4 November, 2020

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2020-2009

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Description:

WhatsApp has released a security update to address several vulnerabilities in the following products:

  • WhatsApp for iOS prior to v2.20.111
  • WhatsApp Business for iOS prior to v2.20.111

Threats:

Attacker could exploit these vulnerabilities by doing the following:

  • Execute arbitrary code
  • Memory corruption
  • Improper authorization of the Screen Lock feature, which could have permitted use of Siri to interact with the WhatsApp application even after the phone was locked

Best practice and Recommendations:

The CERT team encourages users to review WhatsApp security advisory and apply the necessary updates:

Update instructions:

Go to the App Store and search for WhatsApp. Tap UPDATE next to WhatsApp Messenger.

Last updated at 4 November, 2020

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