Untrusted search path in Zoom Workplace Desktop App for Windows - CVE-2023-36540
Published: August 8, 2023
Vulnerability identifier: #VU79125
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-2023-36540
CWE-ID: CWE-426
Exploitation vector: Local access
Exploit availability:
No public exploit available
Vendor: Zoom Video Communications, Inc.
Affected software:
Zoom Workplace Desktop App for Windows
Zoom Workplace Desktop App for Windows
Detailed vulnerability description
The vulnerability allows a local user to escalate privileges on the system.
The vulnerability exists due to usage of an untrusted search path in the installer for Zoom Desktop Client for Windows. A local user can place a malicious file into the folder along with the installer application and execute arbitrary code with elevated privileges.
How to mitigate CVE-2023-36540
Install updates from vendor's website.