Thehackernews Telegram Flaws Expose Users to Remote Code Execution via Voice Calls and Stickers
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- •Telegram for Android has a critical flaw allowing remote code execution via voice calls.
- •New 0-click vulnerabilities affecting all Telegram clients were presented at OffensiveCon Japan.
- •Users should update to version 12.10.4 or later to mitigate the Android vulnerability.
A flaw in Telegram for Android allows attackers to execute code on victims' devices when they answer voice calls. The vulnerability affects versions 8.6.2 to 12.10.3, with a patch released in version 12.10.4 on September 2026. Meanwhile, a researcher presented new 0-click vulnerabilities at OffensiveCon Japan that affect Telegram's iOS, Android, and desktop clients, enabling code execution through animated stickers. These vulnerabilities have not been patched or confirmed by Telegram. The flaws pose significant risks, especially to high-value targets, as they can be exploited without user interaction. Users are advised to update to the latest version of Telegram for Android and consider disabling media auto-download and animated stickers. No CVE identifiers have been assigned to these vulnerabilities as of October 29, 2026.
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