Vulnerability identifier: #VU63590

Vulnerability risk: Low

CVSSv3.1: 3.7 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:L/I:L/A:N/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2022-22786

CWE-ID: CWE-807

Exploitation vector: Network

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
Zoom Client for Windows
Client/Desktop applications / Office applications
Zoom Rooms for Windows
Client/Desktop applications / Office applications

Vendor: Zoom Video Communications, Inc.

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to bypass certain security restrictions.

The vulnerability exists due to improper checking of the currently installed software version when performing software update. A remote attacker can trick the victim into installing an older software version.

Mitigation
Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

Zoom Client for Windows: 5.0.0 23168.0427 - 5.5.4 13142.0301

Zoom Rooms for Windows: 5.0.0 1420.0426 - 5.9.4 990

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External links
http://explore.zoom.us/en/trust/security/security-bulletin/#ZSB-22008

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Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote non-authenticated attacker via the Internet.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.