WhatsApp’s Zero-Day Drama: When Your Messages Need a Spyware Exorcism!
WhatsApp patched a critical zero-day vulnerability that could allow sneaky users to trigger URL processing on a target’s device. This vulnerability, paired with an Apple bug, might have been exploited in a sophisticated attack. So, next time you receive an unexpected message, remember: it might be more than just your mom’s cat pictures.
Hot Take:
In a world where your phone can betray you faster than a double agent in a spy thriller, WhatsApp’s latest patch should be your new best friend. Who knew that a messaging app could be the unwitting accomplice in a spy caper worthy of Hollywood, where zero-day vulnerabilities are the ultimate plot twist?
Key Points:
- WhatsApp patched a critical zero-day vulnerability, CVE-2025-55177.
- The vulnerability relates to incomplete authorization of linked device synchronization messages.
- It may have been exploited in a sophisticated attack, likely part of a commercial spyware campaign.
- An Apple OS-level bug, CVE-2025-43300, was also potentially exploited in conjunction with the WhatsApp vulnerability.
- WhatsApp’s vulnerability impacts various iOS and Mac versions prior to v2.25.21.73.
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