CVE-2023-28596

Local Privilege Escalation in Zoom for macOS Installers

Description

Zoom Client for IT Admin macOS installers before version 5.13.5 contain a local privilege escalation vulnerability. A local low-privileged user could exploit this vulnerability in an attack chain during the installation process to escalate their privileges to privileges to root.

Category

7.8
CVSS
Severity: High
CVSS 3.1 •
EPSS 0.10%
Vendor Advisory zoom.us
Affected: Zoom Video Communications Inc Zoom Client for Meetings for IT Admin macOS installers
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-2023-28596?
CVE-2023-28596 has been scored as a high severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2023-28596?
To fix CVE-2023-28596, 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-2023-28596 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2023-28596 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-2023-28596?
CVE-2023-28596 affects Zoom Video Communications Inc Zoom Client for Meetings for IT Admin macOS installers.
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