CVE-2022-22781

Update package downgrade in Zoom Client for Meetings for MacOS

Description

The Zoom Client for Meetings for MacOS (Standard and for IT Admin) prior to version 5.9.6 failed to properly check the package version during the update process. This could lead to a malicious actor updating an unsuspecting user’s currently installed version to a less secure version.

Category

7.5
CVSS
Severity: High
CVSS 3.1 •
CVSS 2.0 •
EPSS 0.39%
Vendor Advisory zoom.us
Affected: Zoom Video Communications Inc Zoom Client for Meetings for MacOS (Standard and for IT Admin)
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://explore.zoom.us/en/trust/security/security-bulletin/ vendor advisory

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2022-22781?
CVE-2022-22781 has been scored as a high severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2022-22781?
To fix CVE-2022-22781, make sure you are using an up-to-date version of the affected component(s) by checking the vendor release notes. As for now, there are no other specific guidelines available.
Is CVE-2022-22781 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2022-22781 is being actively exploited. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~0% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
What software or system is affected by CVE-2022-22781?
CVE-2022-22781 affects Zoom Video Communications Inc Zoom Client for Meetings for MacOS (Standard and for IT Admin).
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