Description
The WhatsApp cloud service before late 2024 did not block certain crafted PDF content that can defeat a sandbox protection mechanism and consequently allow remote access to messaging applications by third parties, as exploited in the wild in 2024 for installation of Android malware associated with BIGPRETZEL.
Affected products
| Vendor | Product | Affected | Fixed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meta | WhatsApp cloud service | < late 2024 | late 2024 |