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WhatsApp Flaw Opens Android Devices to Remote Code Execution

2019-10-03 13:04

A double-free bug could allow an attacker to achieve remote code execution; users are encouraged to update to a patched version of the messaging app.

News URL

https://threatpost.com/whatsapp-flaw-opens-android-devices-to-remote-code-execution/148888/

#android #codeexecution #whatsapp

Related vendor

VENDOR	LAST 12M	#/PRODUCTS	LOW	MEDIUM	HIGH	CRITICAL	TOTAL VULNS
Whatsapp		5	1	23	13	2	39
Android		4	0	17	2	0	19

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