CVE-2021-24027 (GCVE-0-2021-24027)
Vulnerability from cvelistv5 – Published: 2021-04-06 16:45 – Updated: 2024-08-03 19:21
VLAI
EPSS
VEX
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.
Severity
7.5 (High)
CWE
Assigner
References
1 reference
| URL | Tags |
|---|---|
| https://www.whatsapp.com/security/advisories/2021/ | x_refsource_CONFIRM |
Impacted products
2 products
| Vendor | Product | Version | CPE status | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| WhatsApp Business for Android |
Affected:
v2.21.4.18
|
guessed | ||
| WhatsApp for Android |
Affected:
unspecified , < v2.21.4.18
(custom)
|
guessed |
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