Incorrect default permissions in Zoom Workplace Desktop App for macOS - CVE-2022-28768
Published: November 16, 2022
Vulnerability identifier: #VU69358
CSH Severity: Low
CVSS v4.0: CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Clear
CVE-ID: CVE-2022-28768
CWE-ID: CWE-276
Exploitation vector: Local access
Exploit availability:
No public exploit available
Vendor: Zoom Video Communications, Inc.
Affected software:
Zoom Workplace Desktop App for macOS
Zoom Workplace Desktop App for macOS
Detailed vulnerability description
The vulnerability allows a local user to escalate privileges on the system.
The vulnerability exists due to incorrect default permissions in the Zoom Client for Meetings Installer. A local user can execute arbitrary code with root privileges during the install process.
How to mitigate CVE-2022-28768
Install updates from vendor's website.