CVE-2022-28762

Debugging port misconfiguration in Zoom Apps in the Zoom Client for Meetings for macOS

Description

Zoom Client for Meetings for macOS (Standard and for IT Admin) starting with 5.10.6 and prior to 5.12.0 contains a debugging port misconfiguration. When camera mode rendering context is enabled as part of the Zoom App Layers API by running certain Zoom Apps, a local debugging port is opened by the Zoom client. A local malicious user could use this debugging port to connect to and control the Zoom Apps running in the Zoom client.

Category

7.3
CVSS
Severity: High
CVSS 3.1 •
EPSS 0.07%
Vendor Advisory zoom.us
Affected: Zoom Video Communications Inc Zoom Client for Meetings for MacOS
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-2022-28762?
CVE-2022-28762 has been scored as a high severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2022-28762?
To fix CVE-2022-28762, 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-2022-28762 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2022-28762 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-2022-28762?
CVE-2022-28762 affects Zoom Video Communications Inc Zoom Client for Meetings for MacOS.
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