#VU105747 Insufficient verification of data authenticity in Virtual Desktop Infrastructure (VDI) - CVE-2024-27244

Vulnerability identifier: #VU105747

Vulnerability risk: Low

CVSSv4.0: 4.4 [CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:P/PR:L/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Clear]

CVE-ID: CVE-2024-27244

CWE-ID: CWE-345

Exploitation vector: Local

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
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 insufficient verification of data authenticity in the installer for Zoom Workplace  VDI App for Windows. A local user can execute arbitrary code with elevated privileges.

Mitigation
Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

Virtual Desktop Infrastructure (VDI): 5.16.0 24280 - 5.16.16.24960, 5.17.5 24630 - 5.17.6.24660

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External links
https://www.zoom.com/en/trust/security-bulletin/zsb-24015/

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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.