#VU63590 Reliance on Untrusted Inputs in a Security Decision in Zoom Workplace Desktop App for Windows and Zoom Rooms for Windows - CVE-2022-22786

Vulnerability identifier: #VU63590

Vulnerability risk: Low

CVSSv4.0: 0.2 [CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:P/PR:N/UI:A/VC:L/VI:L/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Clear]

CVE-ID: CVE-2022-22786

CWE-ID: CWE-807

Exploitation vector: Network

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
Zoom Workplace Desktop App for Windows
Client/Desktop applications / Office applications
Zoom Rooms for Windows
Client/Desktop applications / Office applications

Vendor: Zoom Video Communications, Inc.

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to bypass certain security restrictions.

The vulnerability exists due to improper checking of the currently installed software version when performing software update. A remote attacker can trick the victim into installing an older software version.

Mitigation
Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

Zoom Workplace Desktop App for Windows: 5.0.0 23168.0427 - 5.5.4 13142.0301

Zoom Rooms for Windows: 5.0.0 1420.0426 - 5.9.4 990

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External links
https://explore.zoom.us/en/trust/security/security-bulletin/#ZSB-22008

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Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

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

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

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