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WhatsApp Alert

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Warning Date

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Warning Number

Target Sector

6 January, 2022

● High

2022-4172

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Description:

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

  • WhatsApp for Android
  • WhatsApp Business for Android
  • WhatsApp for iOS
  • WhatsApp Business for iOS
  • WhatsApp for KaiOS
  • WhatsApp Desktop
Threats:

Attacker could exploit this vulnerability by doing the following:

  • Unauthorized modification - Out-of-bounds write
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 6 January, 2022

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