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

Published May 18, 2022
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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.

Affected Software

5 affected components
Zoom Meetings Android<5.10.0
Zoom Meetings Iphone Os<5.10.0
Zoom Meetings Linux<5.10.0
Zoom Meetings Macos<5.10.0
Zoom Meetings Windows<5.10.0

Event History

May 18, 2022
CVE Published
via MITRE·03:41 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·03:41 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

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.

2

What is the severity of CVE-2022-22784?

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

3

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.

4

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.

5

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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