8.1
CWE
91 20
Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2022-22784: Improper XML Parsing in Zoom Client for Meetings

First published: Wed May 18 2022(Updated: )

The Zoom Client for Meetings (for Android, iOS, Linux, MacOS, and Windows) before version 5.10.0 failed to properly parse XML stanzas in XMPP messages. This can allow a malicious user to break out of the current XMPP message context and create a new message context to have the receiving users client perform a variety of actions.This issue could be used in a more sophisticated attack to forge XMPP messages from the server.

Credit: security@zoom.us

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
Zoom Meetings<5.10.0
Zoom Meetings<5.10.0
Zoom Meetings<5.10.0
Zoom Meetings<5.10.0
Zoom Meetings<5.10.0

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is CVE-2022-22784?

    CVE-2022-22784 is a vulnerability in the Zoom Client for Meetings (for Android, iOS, Linux, MacOS, and Windows) before version 5.10.0 that allows a malicious user to break out of the current XMPP message context and create a new message context.

  • What is the severity of CVE-2022-22784?

    CVE-2022-22784 has a severity rating of 8.1, indicating a high severity.

  • Which software versions are affected by CVE-2022-22784?

    The Zoom Client for Meetings versions before 5.10.0 (for Android, iOS, Linux, MacOS, and Windows) are affected by CVE-2022-22784.

  • How can CVE-2022-22784 be exploited?

    CVE-2022-22784 can be exploited by sending specially crafted XML stanzas in XMPP messages to the Zoom Client for Meetings, allowing an attacker to create a new message context.

  • How can I fix CVE-2022-22784?

    To fix CVE-2022-22784, update the Zoom Client for Meetings to version 5.10.0 or later.

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