A file identification based on the MIME encoding system. Formerly "MIME type," the Internet media type has become the de facto standard for identifying content on the Internet. For example ...

Specifically, WhatsApp displays attachments based on their MIME type - the metadata meant to indicate what kind of file it is - but when a user opens the file, the app hands it off based on its ...

A MIME header associated with an executable attachment is modified to the type that IE does not handle properly, which causes it to be executed automatically. Such bugs are corrected with a patch ...

CERT-In has issued a high-severity alert concerning a security vulnerability in WhatsApp Desktop for Windows versions earlier ...

The advisory explains that the issue arises from a misconfiguration between the MIME type and file extension handling for attachments.

CERT-In uncovers critical flaw in WhatsApp Desktop for Windows. Meta confirms the bug, rolls out fix. Users urged to update ...

CERT-In warns that the issue affects those users who use WhatsApp on their desktops. They stated that there is a high-risk of ...

The issue impacts users who have not updated their app to version 2.2450.6 or later. CERT-In has advised all users to install the latest version immediately to reduce the risk.