If you use WhatsApp on iPhone or on an Android phone, download the update as soon as possible. Some versions had a freaking vulnerability which potentially let some adversaries to deep in the device.
“WhatsApp has released security updates to address two flaws in its messaging app for Android and iOS that could lead to remote code execution on vulnerable devices […] The issue impacts the WhatsApp and WhatsApp Business for Android and iOS prior to versions 2.22.16.12. […]The high-severity issue, given the CVE identifier CVE-2022-27492 (CVSS score: 7.8), affects WhatsApp for Android prior to versions 2.22.16.2 and WhatsApp for iOS version 2.22.15.9, and could be triggered upon receiving a specially crafted video file […] WhatsApp did not share more specifics on the vulnerabilities, but cybersecurity firm Malwarebytes said that they reside in two components called Video Call Handler and Video File Handler, which could permit an attacker to seize control of the app.”
Source: The Hacker News
