#VU100257 Untrusted search path in Zoom Workplace Desktop App for macOS and Zoom Rooms for macOS - CVE-2024-45417

Vulnerability identifier: #VU100257

Vulnerability risk: Low

CVSSv4.0: 5.9 [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-2024-45417

CWE-ID: CWE-426

Exploitation vector: Local

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
Zoom Workplace Desktop App for macOS
Client/Desktop applications / Office applications
Zoom Rooms for macOS
Client/Desktop applications / Messaging 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. 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 Workplace Desktop App for macOS: 5.0.0 23186.0427 - 6.1.1 36333

Zoom Rooms for macOS: 5.0.0 2236.0426 - 6.1.2 6877

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External links
https://www.zoom.com/en/trust/security-bulletin/ZSB-24039/

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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.