#VU80711 Untrusted search path in CleanZoom - CVE-2023-39201

Vulnerability identifier: #VU80711

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

CVE-ID: CVE-2023-39201

CWE-ID: CWE-426

Exploitation vector: Local

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
CleanZoom
Client/Desktop applications / Software for system administration

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.

The vulnerability affects all versions downloaded before 24.07.2023.

Vulnerable software versions

CleanZoom: before 1.0.0.143

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External links
https://explore.zoom.us/en/trust/security/security-bulletin/#ZSB-23045

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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.