CVE-2021-24027
Vulnerability from cvelistv5
Published
2021-04-06 16:45
Modified
2024-08-03 19:21
Severity ?
Summary
A cache configuration issue prior to WhatsApp for Android v2.21.4.18 and WhatsApp Business for Android v2.21.4.18 may have allowed a third party with access to the device’s external storage to read cached TLS material.
References
cve-assign@fb.comhttps://www.whatsapp.com/security/advisories/2021/Vendor Advisory
Impacted products
FacebookWhatsApp Business for Android
FacebookWhatsApp for Android
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