#VU79125 Untrusted search path in Zoom Workplace Desktop App for Windows - CVE-2023-36540

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#VU79125 Untrusted search path in Zoom Workplace Desktop App for Windows - CVE-2023-36540

Published: August 8, 2023


Vulnerability identifier: #VU79125
Vulnerability risk: Low
CVSSv4.0: 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
Vulnerable software:
Zoom Workplace Desktop App for Windows
Software vendor:
Zoom Video Communications, Inc.

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.


Remediation

Install updates from vendor's website.

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