Zoom Client 5.7.3-5.11.6 macOS privilege escalation via auto-update
CVE-2022-28757 Published on August 18, 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 5.11.6 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-2022-28757 can be exploited 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
Insufficient Verification of Data Authenticity
The software does not sufficiently verify the origin or authenticity of data, in a way that causes it to accept invalid data.
Products Associated with CVE-2022-28757
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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 5.11.6 is affected.
Exploit Probability
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