Remote code execution in Zoom apps

1) Input validation error

EUVDB-ID: #VU93885

Risk: High

CVSSv4.0: 5.6 [CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:A/VC:H/VI:H/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Amber]

CVE-ID: CVE-2024-27240

CWE-ID: CWE-20 - Improper input validation

Exploit availability: No

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to compromise the affected system.

The vulnerability exists due to insufficient validation of user-supplied input. A remote attacker can trick the victim into opening a specially crafted file and execute arbitrary code on the system.

Mitigation

Install update from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

Zoom Rooms Client for Windows: 4.6.5 18374.0407 - 5.17.13

Virtual Desktop Infrastructure (VDI): 5.17.5 24630 - 5.17.12.24920

CPE2.3

• cpe:2.3:a:zoom_video_communications:zoom_rooms_for_windows:4.6.5:18374.0407:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:a:zoom_video_communications:zoom_rooms_for_windows:5.0.0:1420.0426:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:a:zoom_video_communications:zoom_rooms_for_windows:5.0.2:1459.0524:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:a:zoom_video_communications:vdi:5.17.12.24920:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

External links

https://www.zoom.com/en/trust/security-bulletin/ZSB-24019/

Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

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

How the attacker can exploit this vulnerability?

The attacker would have to trick the victim to visit a specially crafted website or open a file.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

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