Zoom Client for Meetings 5.7.35.11.5 PrivEsc via Auto Update (macOS)
CVE-2022-28756 Published on August 15, 2022
Local Privilege Escalation in Auto Updater for Zoom Client for Meetings for macOS
The Zoom Client for Meetings for macOS (Standard and for IT Admin) starting with version 5.7.3 and before 5.11.5 contains a vulnerability in the auto update process. A local low-privileged user could exploit this vulnerability to escalate their privileges to root.
Vulnerability Analysis
CVE-2022-28756 is exploitable with local system access, and requires small amount of user privileges. This vulnerability is considered to have a low attack complexity. The potential impact of an exploit of this vulnerability is considered to be very high.
Weakness Type
Improper Verification of Cryptographic Signature
The software does not verify, or incorrectly verifies, the cryptographic signature for data.
Products Associated with CVE-2022-28756
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Affected Versions
Zoom Video Communications Inc Zoom Client for Meetings for MacOS:- Version next of 5.7.3 and below unspecified is affected.
- Version unspecified and below 5.11.5 is affected.
Exploit Probability
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