Remote code execution in Zoom Desktop Client and Zoom VDI
| Risk | High |
| Patch available | YES |
| Number of vulnerabilities | 1 |
| CVE-ID | CVE-2023-39213 |
| CWE-ID | CWE-94 |
| Exploitation vector | Network |
| Public exploit | N/A |
| Vulnerable software Subscribe |
Zoom Client for Windows Client/Desktop applications / Office applications Virtual Desktop Infrastructure (VDI) Server applications / Conferencing, Collaboration and VoIP solutions |
| Vendor | Zoom Video Communications, Inc. |
Security Bulletin
This security bulletin contains one high risk vulnerability.
1) Code Injection
EUVDB-ID: #VU79132
Risk: High
CVSSv3.1: 8.5 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]
CVE-ID: CVE-2023-39213
CWE-ID:
CWE-94 - Improper Control of Generation of Code ('Code Injection')
Exploit availability: No
DescriptionThe vulnerability allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code on the target system.
The vulnerability exists due to improper input validation. A remote attacker can trick the victim to open a specially crafted file and execute arbitrary code on the target system.
MitigationInstall updates from vendor's website.
Vulnerable software versionsZoom Client for Windows: 5.0.0 23168.0427 - 5.15.1 17948
Virtual Desktop Infrastructure (VDI): before 5.15.2 23760
External linkshttp://explore.zoom.us/en/trust/security/security-bulletin/#ZSB-23038
Q & A
Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?
Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote non-authenticated attacker via the Internet.
How the attacker can exploit this vulnerability?
The attacker would have to trick the victim to visit a specially crafted website or open a file.
Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?
No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.
