Untrusted search path in Zoom Workplace Desktop App for Windows and Virtual Desktop Infrastructure (VDI) - CVE-2023-39203
Published: December 4, 2023
Vulnerability identifier: #VU83767
CSH Severity: Low
CVSS v4: 8.5 [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]
CVE-ID: CVE-2023-39203
CWE-ID: CWE-426
Exploitation vector: Local access
Exploit availability:
No public exploit available
Vulnerability details
The vulnerability allows a local user to escalate privileges on the system.
The vulnerability exists due to usage of an untrusted search path. A local user can place a malicious binary into a specific location on the system and execute arbitrary code with escalated privileges.
Affected software
Zoom Workplace Desktop App for Windows
Virtual Desktop Infrastructure (VDI)
Virtual Desktop Infrastructure (VDI)
How to mitigate CVE-2023-39203
Install updates from vendor's website.
Zoom Workplace Desktop App for Windows - update to 5.16.0 22201
Virtual Desktop Infrastructure (VDI) - update to 5.16.0 24280
Virtual Desktop Infrastructure (VDI) - update to 5.16.0 24280