What is CVE-2018-15715?

CVE-2018-15715 is a vulnerability found in Zoom clients on Windows, Mac OS, and Linux that allows a remote attacker to spoof UDP messages from a meeting attendee or Zoom server.

What is the severity of CVE-2018-15715?

CVE-2018-15715 has a severity rating of 9.8 (Critical).

How can I fix CVE-2018-15715?

To fix CVE-2018-15715, users should update their Zoom client to the latest version available for their operating system.

Where can I find more information about CVE-2018-15715?

More information about CVE-2018-15715 can be found at the following link: https://www.tenable.com/security/research/tra-2018-40

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CVE-2018-15715

critical

9.8

CWE

20 290

30/11/2018

16/9/2024

CVE-2018-15715: Input Validation

Q: Which versions of Zoom are affected by CVE-2018-15715?

Zoom clients on Windows before version 4.1.34814.1119, Mac OS before version 4.1.34801.1116, and Linux 2.4.129780.0915 and below are affected by CVE-2018-15715.

First published: Fri Nov 30 2018(Updated: )

Zoom clients on Windows (before version 4.1.34814.1119), Mac OS (before version 4.1.34801.1116), and Linux (2.4.129780.0915 and below) are vulnerable to unauthorized message processing. A remote unauthenticated attacker can spoof UDP messages from a meeting attendee or Zoom server in order to invoke functionality in the target client. This allows the attacker to remove attendees from meetings, spoof messages from users, or hijack shared screens.

Credit: vulnreport@tenable.com

Affected Software	Affected Version	How to fix
Zoom Zoom	<=2.4.129780.0915
Zoom Zoom	<4.1.34801.1116
Zoom Zoom	<4.1.34814.1119

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Reference Links

https://www.tenable.com/security/research/tra-2018-40

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2018-15715?
CVE-2018-15715 is a vulnerability found in Zoom clients on Windows, Mac OS, and Linux that allows a remote attacker to spoof UDP messages from a meeting attendee or Zoom server.
Which versions of Zoom are affected by CVE-2018-15715?
Zoom clients on Windows before version 4.1.34814.1119, Mac OS before version 4.1.34801.1116, and Linux 2.4.129780.0915 and below are affected by CVE-2018-15715.
What is the severity of CVE-2018-15715?
CVE-2018-15715 has a severity rating of 9.8 (Critical).
How can I fix CVE-2018-15715?
To fix CVE-2018-15715, users should update their Zoom client to the latest version available for their operating system.
Where can I find more information about CVE-2018-15715?
More information about CVE-2018-15715 can be found at the following link: https://www.tenable.com/security/research/tra-2018-40

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