Vulnerability identifier: #VU83766

Vulnerability risk: Low

CVSSv3.1: 6.8 [CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2023-39202

CWE-ID: CWE-426

Exploitation vector: Local

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
Zoom Rooms for Windows
Client/Desktop applications / Office applications
Virtual Desktop Infrastructure (VDI)
Server applications / Conferencing, Collaboration and VoIP solutions

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. A local user can place a malicious binary into a specific location on the system and execute arbitrary code with escalated privileges.

Mitigation
Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

Zoom Rooms for Windows: 5.0.0 1420.0426 - 5.15.7 3094

Virtual Desktop Infrastructure (VDI): 5.0.1 - 5.15.10 24130

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External links
http://explore.zoom.us/en/trust/security/security-bulletin/#ZSB-23046

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Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

No. This vulnerability can be exploited locally. The attacker should have authentication credentials and successfully authenticate on the system.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

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