Remote code execution in Zoom client for Windows

1) Input validation error

EUVDB-ID: #VU86517

Risk: High

CVSSv3.1: 7.7 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2024-24691

CWE-ID: CWE-20 - Improper input validation

Exploit availability: No

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to compromise the affected system.

The vulnerability exists due to insufficient validation of user-supplied input. A remote attacker can trick the victim to click on a specially crafted link and execute arbitrary code on the system.

Mitigation

Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

Zoom Client for Windows: 5.0.0 23168.0427 - 5.16.2 22807

Virtual Desktop Infrastructure (VDI): 5.0.1 - 5.16.0 24280

Zoom Meeting SDK for Windows: 5.9.0 - 5.16.2

Zoom Rooms for Windows: 5.0.0 1420.0426 - 5.16.10 3425

External links

http://www.zoom.com/en/trust/security-bulletin/ZSB-24008/

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.