Description (CNA)
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 (CNA)
| Vendor / product | Versions |
|---|---|
| Meta / WhatsApp cloud service | affected 0 before late 2024 |
CWE
No CWE identifiers supplied.
References
- https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/whatsapp-patched-zero-day-flaw-used-in-paragon-spyware-attacks/
- https://citizenlab.ca/2025/03/a-first-look-at-paragons-proliferating-spyware-operations/
ADP enrichment
No English description supplied.
No references supplied.