WhatsApp is the most used chat application and is the ideal place to spread misinformation and falsehoods. It is possible to spend hours asking your loved ones not to believe what they discover on WhatsApp threads, usually without success. But, there’s a new WhatsApp information worth spreading. will be worth disseminating as wide as you can: You have to upgrade WhatsApp immediately. Make sure to inform your parents.
What problems did WhatsApp solve?
Contrary to my usual security update posts, there’s no new WhatsApp version that’s available today. In fact, WhatsApp revealed two crucial security flaws that affect old versions of the applications that run on each of iOS as well as Android. If you’ve not upgraded your WhatsApp application in the last few days your security is at risk.
Both of the issues WhatsApp identified both involve “integer overflow” vulnerability, which occurs when an application attempts to transfer an amount of data into a storage space that’s not sufficient to hold it. Criminals can take advantage of this vulnerability by bypassing security checks to determine if the value is within the threshold. When the security perimeters are broken, these malicious attackers are able to install and execute their own programs on your phone using a technique known as “remote programming execution.”
The first flaw, referred to as CVE-2022-36934, permits bad actors to execute remote code execution via a simple video call. All you need to do is respond to the call and your phone may be affected. Another flaw, CVE-20222-27492 permits remote execution of code via an infected video file.
The ease at that hackers are able to exploit security vulnerabilities makes them a serious threat. Users don’t have much to do to be at risk by putting their apps insecure, therefore patching it whenever you can is an absolute must.
Which version of WhatsApp are secure?
WhatsApp declares that the more severe CVE-2022-36934 flaw impacts WhatsApp to iOS, WhatsApp for Android, WhatsApp Business for iOS and WhatsApp Business on Android before version 2.22.16.12. CVE-2022-27492 isn’t really threatening WhatsApp Business but instead affects just WhatsApp on iOS before version 2.22.15.9 and WhatsApp to Android before version 2.22.16.2.
WhatsApp to Android as well as WhatsApp Business for Android are currently running version 2.22.19.76 The other versions, WhatsApp on iOS as well as WhatsApp Business for iOS are currently on version 2.22.19.78 If you’ve updated your application in the last one or two months it’s safe. But, it’s a good idea to be sure to check for updates now to be safe.
These issues are especially threatening for those who don’t update their WhatsApp applications frequently (or never). We all know those who don’t update their WhatsApp apps regularly (perhaps you’re among them). Not being aware of the latest new features is fine, but leaving your security vulnerable isn’t.
If anyone is tempted to dismiss this news as a new WhatsApp misinformation or rumor be sure to reiterate the fact that it’s not. We’re reporting this, The Verge is reporting on the story as well, and WhatsApp itself announced its security update. While you’re there make sure your parents aren’t to respond to strange video calls or open files that aren’t yours (videos or not).
How do you make changes to WhatsApp for iPhone and Android
Fortunately that means updating Your WhatsApp app or WhatsApp Business app is a easy task for any smartphone.
For Android Go into the Play Store then tap your profile icon, and then select Manage apps and devices. Find WhatsApp and WhatsApp Business and then click “Update” when it’s there. If your phone has “Enable auto-update” enabled, Android might have already changed the version of WhatsApp for you.
On iPhone On the iPhone, go to on your iPhone, go to the App Store, then click the profile icon. Click down to refresh, then go through the update list to determine whether WhatsApp is accessible. If yes you can click “Update.” Once more If “App Updates” is on in the section titled “Automatic downloads” within the Settings menu > App Store Your iPhone could have upgraded WhatsApp by itself.
