CVE-2023-36540

Description

Untrusted search path in the installer for Zoom Desktop Client for Windows before 5.14.5 may allow an authenticated user to enable an escalation of privilege via local access.

Category

7.3
CVSS
Severity: High
CVSS 3.1 •
EPSS 0.03%
Vendor Advisory zoom.us
Affected: Zoom Video Communications, Inc. Zoom Desktop Client 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-2023-36540?
CVE-2023-36540 has been scored as a high severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2023-36540?
To fix CVE-2023-36540, 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-2023-36540 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2023-36540 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-2023-36540?
CVE-2023-36540 affects Zoom Video Communications, Inc. Zoom Desktop Client for Windows.
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