7.8
CWE
732
Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2021-34410

First published: Mon Sep 27 2021(Updated: )

A user-writable application bundle unpacked during the install for all versions of the Zoom Plugin for Microsoft Outlook for Mac before 5.0.25611.0521 allows for privilege escalation to root.

Credit: security@zoom.us

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
Zoom Zoom Plugin For Microsoft Outlook<5.0.25611.0521

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the vulnerability ID for this Zoom Plugin vulnerability?

    The vulnerability ID for this Zoom Plugin vulnerability is CVE-2021-34410.

  • What is the title of this Zoom Plugin vulnerability?

    The title of this Zoom Plugin vulnerability is 'A user-writable application bundle unpacked during the install for all versions of the Zoom Plugin for Microsoft Outlook for Mac before 5.0.25611.0521 allows for privilege escalation to root.'

  • What is the severity of CVE-2021-34410?

    The severity of CVE-2021-34410 is high with a severity value of 7.8.

  • Which versions of the Zoom Plugin are affected by CVE-2021-34410?

    All versions of the Zoom Plugin for Microsoft Outlook for Mac before 5.0.25611.0521 are affected by CVE-2021-34410.

  • How can privilege escalation to root be achieved through this Zoom Plugin vulnerability?

    Privilege escalation to root can be achieved through this Zoom Plugin vulnerability by exploiting a user-writable application bundle that is unpacked during the installation process.

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