In early 2024, a nasty bug was discovered where Telegram’s image decoder failed to sanitize progressive JPEGs. When a user sent a specific crafted image (an “image bomb”), the decoder would allocate 10x the required memory. The result? The app got instantly upon viewing the chat.
: Developers often release a "hotfix" (e.g., version 4.3.3 to fix 4.3.2) within hours or days.
If you are still experiencing crashes, you likely have not received the manual rollout. The automatic updater is slow (staggered over 7 days). To force the fix:
As of this writing, Telegram’s official bug tracker has acknowledged the with the label P1 (Critical) – Contact loop. A fix (upd v10.14.1) is in closed beta.
To secure your account and resolve any ongoing stability issues, you must update your Telegram application to the latest version immediately. Follow these steps depending on your device platform: Android Devices Open the Google Play Store on your device.
The Crush, the Bug, and the Telegram UDP Mystery
Users tap the Telegram icon, see the logo screen for a few seconds, and are immediately sent back to their home screen.
In early 2024, a nasty bug was discovered where Telegram’s image decoder failed to sanitize progressive JPEGs. When a user sent a specific crafted image (an “image bomb”), the decoder would allocate 10x the required memory. The result? The app got instantly upon viewing the chat.
: Developers often release a "hotfix" (e.g., version 4.3.3 to fix 4.3.2) within hours or days.
If you are still experiencing crashes, you likely have not received the manual rollout. The automatic updater is slow (staggered over 7 days). To force the fix:
As of this writing, Telegram’s official bug tracker has acknowledged the with the label P1 (Critical) – Contact loop. A fix (upd v10.14.1) is in closed beta.
To secure your account and resolve any ongoing stability issues, you must update your Telegram application to the latest version immediately. Follow these steps depending on your device platform: Android Devices Open the Google Play Store on your device.
The Crush, the Bug, and the Telegram UDP Mystery
Users tap the Telegram icon, see the logo screen for a few seconds, and are immediately sent back to their home screen.