Vulnerability · Published Aug 15, 2022 · Assigned by Zoom
CVE-2022-28756Local Privilege Escalation in Auto Updater for Zoom Client for Meetings for macOS
High 8.8
In plain English
A high-severity security flaw in Zoom Client for Meetings for MacOS from Zoom Video Communications Inc. There are no confirmed reports of exploitation so far. The chance it is exploited in the next 30 days is estimated at 0.2% (higher than 7% of all known vulnerabilities).
Severity (CVSS 3.1)8.8High
Exploit odds (30 days)0.2%top 92.7% of all CVEs
Exploited in the wildNo reportsnot in CISA KEV
Attack toolingNoneno public tooling known
Official description
The Zoom Client for Meetings for macOS (Standard and for IT Admin) starting with version 5.7.3 and before 5.11.5 contains a vulnerability in the auto update process. A local low-privileged user could exploit this vulnerability to escalate their privileges to root.
Affected products (as reported)
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Zoom Video Communications Inc | Zoom Client for Meetings for MacOS | next of 5.7.3 – before unspecifiedunspecified – before 5.11.5 |
Weakness: CWE-347 · Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H
References
- https://explore.zoom.us/en/trust/security/security-bulletin/ x_refsource_MISC