CVE-2024-42440

Zoom Workplace Desktop App for macOS, Zoom Meeting SDK for macOS, Zoom Rooms Client for macOS - Improper Privilege Management

Description

Improper privilege management in the installer for Zoom Workplace Desktop App for macOS, Zoom Meeting SDK for macOS and Zoom Rooms Client for macOS before 6.1.5 may allow a privileged user to conduct an escalation of privilege via local access.

Category

6.2
CVSS
Severity: Medium
CVSS 3.1 •
EPSS 0.03%
Vendor Advisory zoom.com
Affected: Zoom Communications Inc. Zoom Workplace Desktop App for macOS, Zoom Meeting SDK for macOS, Zoom Rooms Client for macOS
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://www.zoom.com/en/trust/security-bulletin/zsb-24034 vendor advisory

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2024-42440?
CVE-2024-42440 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2024-42440?
To fix CVE-2024-42440, 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-2024-42440 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2024-42440 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-2024-42440?
CVE-2024-42440 affects Zoom Communications Inc. Zoom Workplace Desktop App for macOS, Zoom Meeting SDK for macOS, Zoom Rooms Client for macOS.
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