: A specific bug in the Linux Desktop version was found to crash the app when text operations like word-wrapping occurred on the second line of a message. Another issue involved crashes when pasting long paragraphs copied from external sources.
: If exploited, this "crush bug" could allow an attacker to gain full control of the device, accessing sensitive data like messages, contacts, and active sessions. crush bug telegram
Not every Telegram crash is a malicious attack. Many are result from software regressions or device-specific issues: : A specific bug in the Linux Desktop
: Known colloquially as "killer stickers," these are files designed to exceed Telegram's maximum memory limits. When the app tries to render them, it runs out of memory and freezes or crashes. How to Protect Your Account Not every Telegram crash is a malicious attack
: Bugs have been reported where switching video quality, playing "live photos" on certain Android devices, or attempting to draw outside image boundaries in the editor causes immediate app closure.
Recent reports highlight a critical zero-click vulnerability (tracked as ZDI-CAN-30207) that reportedly affects Telegram for Android and Telegram Desktop for Linux.
: Telegram has denied the existence of this specific vulnerability, claiming their server-side filtering scans and validates all stickers before they reach users. Common Technical "Crash" Bugs