#VU79131 Untrusted search path in Zoom Rooms for Windows - CVE-2023-39212

Vulnerability identifier: #VU79131

Vulnerability risk: Low

CVSSv4.0: 4.3 [CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:N/VI:N/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Clear]

CVE-ID: CVE-2023-39212

CWE-ID: CWE-426

Exploitation vector: Local

Exploit availability: No

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

Vendor: Zoom Video Communications, Inc.

Description

The vulnerability allows a local user to perform a denial of service (DoS) attack.

The vulnerability exists due to usage of an untrusted search path. A local user can perform a denial lof service (DoS) attack.

Mitigation
Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

Zoom Rooms for Windows: before 5.15.5

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External links
https://explore.zoom.us/en/trust/security/security-bulletin/#ZSB-23037

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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.