#VU68306 Security features bypass in Zoom Workplace Desktop App for macOS - CVE-2022-28762

Vulnerability identifier: #VU68306

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:L/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Clear]

CVE-ID: CVE-2022-28762

CWE-ID: CWE-254

Exploitation vector: Local

Exploit availability: No

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

Vendor: Zoom Video Communications, Inc.

Description

The vulnerability allows a local user to compromise the target system.

The vulnerability exists due to a debugging port misconfiguration. A local user can control the Zoom Apps running in the Zoom client.

Mitigation
Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

Zoom Workplace Desktop App for macOS: 5.10.6

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External links
https://explore.zoom.us/en/trust/security/security-bulletin/#ZSB-22023

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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.