Recently, a new bug has been reported on the popular messaging platform, Telegram. The bug, dubbed the "Crush Bug," has been causing issues for users, and we will explore it in more detail in this write-up.
Crush (Telegram Mini App) Severity: Critical (High) Priority: High Environment: Telegram Web (Windows 11 / Chrome 122) & Telegram WebK (MacOS) Version: v2.3.1 (Build 104) crush bug telegram new
This variant targets Telegram’s proprietary TGS (animated sticker) format. The “new” iteration of the bug uses an infinite recursion loop in the Lottie animation JSON file. When the sticker plays, it calls a "self-destruct" function that floods the RAM. Users report seeing a "rain of emojis" right before the phone vibrates uncontrollably and shuts down. Recently, a new bug has been reported on
The Crush Bug on Telegram is a significant issue that has affected many users. While the exact cause is still under investigation, the development team is working on a fix. Users can try the suggested workaround to mitigate the issue. We will continue to monitor the situation and provide updates as more information becomes available. The “new” iteration of the bug uses an
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