Zoom Desktop Client for Windows Vulnerability: Escalation of Privilege via Local Access
CVE-2023-49647

7.8HIGH

Key Information:

Vendor
Zoom Video Communications, Inc.
Status
Zoom Desktop Client For Windows, Zoom Vdi Client For Windows, And Zoom Sdks For Windows Before Version 5.16.10
Vendor
CVE Published:
12 January 2024

Summary

An issue has been identified in the Zoom Desktop Client, VDI Client, and SDKs for Windows that presents an improper access control vulnerability. This flaw could enable an authenticated user to escalate privileges through local access, which may compromise the security of the affected systems. Users and organizations relying on these Zoom products should consider upgrading to versions 5.16.10 or later to mitigate the associated risks.

Affected Version(s)

Zoom Desktop Client for Windows, Zoom VDI Client for Windows, and Zoom SDKs for Windows before version 5.16.10 Windows before 5.16.0

References

https://www.zoom.com/en/trust/security-bulletin/ZSB-24001/

CVSS V3.1

Score:
7.8
Severity:
HIGH
Confidentiality:
High
Integrity:
High
Availability:
High
Attack Vector:
Local
Attack Complexity:
Low
Privileges Required:
Low
User Interaction:
None
Scope:
Unchanged

Timeline

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

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