CVE-2021-34408: High severity zoom client for meetings vulnerability

Published Sep 27, 2021
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Updated

The Zoom Client for Meetings for Windows in all versions before version 5.3.2 writes log files to a user writable directory as a privileged user during the installation or update of the client. This could allow for potential privilege escalation if a link was created between the user writable directory used and a non-user writable directory.

Affected Software

1 affected component
Zoom Meetings Windows<5.3.2

Event History

Sep 27, 2021
CVE Published
via MITRE·01:55 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·01:55 PM
DescriptionWeakness
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is CVE-2021-34408?

CVE-2021-34408 is a vulnerability in the Zoom Client for Meetings for Windows in all versions before version 5.3.2 that allows log files to be written to a user writable directory as a privileged user, potentially enabling privilege escalation.

2

What is the severity of CVE-2021-34408?

CVE-2021-34408 has a severity rating of 7.8 (high).

3

How does CVE-2021-34408 impact the Zoom Client for Meetings for Windows?

CVE-2021-34408 allows log files to be written to a user writable directory during the installation or update of the Zoom Client for Meetings for Windows, potentially leading to privilege escalation.

4

How can I fix CVE-2021-34408?

To fix CVE-2021-34408, update the Zoom Client for Meetings for Windows to version 5.3.2 or later.

5

Where can I find more information about CVE-2021-34408?

You can find more information about CVE-2021-34408 in the Zoom Client for Meetings security bulletin: [link](https://explore.zoom.us/en/trust/security/security-bulletin/)

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