CVE-2022-22786

Update package downgrade in Zoom Client for Meetings for Windows

Description

The Zoom Client for Meetings for Windows before version 5.10.0 and Zoom Rooms for Conference Room for Windows before version 5.10.0, fails to properly check the installation version during the update process. This issue could be used in a more sophisticated attack to trick a user into downgrading their Zoom client to a less secure version.

Category

7.5
CVSS
Severity: High
CVSS 3.1 •
CVSS 2.0 •
EPSS 0.42%
Vendor Advisory zoom.us
Affected: Zoom Video Communications Inc Zoom Client for Meetings for Windows
Affected: Zoom Video Communications Inc Zoom Rooms for Conference Room for Windows
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-2022-22786?
CVE-2022-22786 has been scored as a high severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2022-22786?
To fix CVE-2022-22786, 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-2022-22786 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2022-22786 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-2022-22786?
CVE-2022-22786 affects Zoom Video Communications Inc Zoom Client for Meetings for Windows, Zoom Video Communications Inc Zoom Rooms for Conference Room for Windows.
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