#VU105766 Untrusted search path in Zoom Video Communications, Inc. products - CVE-2025-0145
Vulnerability identifier: #VU105766
Vulnerability risk: Low
CVSSv4.0: 4 [CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:A/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Clear]
CVE-ID: CVE-2025-0145
CWE-ID:
CWE-426
Exploitation vector: Local
Exploit availability: No
Vulnerable software:
Zoom Workplace Desktop App for Windows
Client/Desktop applications /
Office applications
Zoom Rooms Client for Windows
Client/Desktop applications /
Office applications
Zoom Rooms Controller for Windows
Client/Desktop applications /
Office applications
Virtual Desktop Infrastructure (VDI)
Server applications /
Conferencing, Collaboration and VoIP solutions
Zoom Meeting SDK for Windows
Universal components / Libraries /
Software for developers
Zoom Video SDK for Windows
Universal components / Libraries /
Software for developers
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 Windows: 0.9.10042.0911 - 6.2.4 18542
Virtual Desktop Infrastructure (VDI): 6.0.10 - 6.0.14.25360, 6.1.0 - 6.1.12.25370
Zoom Rooms Client for Windows: 4.6.5 18374.0407 - 6.2.0
Zoom Rooms Controller for Windows: 6.1.0 - 6.2.0
Zoom Meeting SDK for Windows: 5.9.0 - 6.2.3
Zoom Video SDK for Windows: 1.2.0 - 6.2.0
External links
https://www.zoom.com/en/trust/security-bulletin/zsb-25004/
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.
