CVE-2022-22787: Insufficient hostname validation during Clusterswitch message 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 fails to properly validate the hostname during a server switch request. This issue could be used in a more sophisticated attack to trick an unsuspecting users client to connect to a malicious server when attempting to use Zoom services.

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·04:03 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·04:03 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is CVE-2022-22787?

CVE-2022-22787 is a vulnerability in the Zoom Client for Meetings (for Android, iOS, Linux, macOS, and Windows) before version 5.10.0 that fails to properly validate the hostname during a server switch request.

2

What is the severity of CVE-2022-22787?

CVE-2022-22787 has a severity level of 7.5, which is considered high.

3

How does CVE-2022-22787 affect Zoom Meetings?

CVE-2022-22787 affects Zoom Meetings for Android, iOS, Linux, macOS, and Windows before version 5.10.0.

4

How can CVE-2022-22787 be exploited?

CVE-2022-22787 can be exploited by tricking an unsuspecting user's Zoom client to connect to a malicious server during a server switch request.

5

Is there a fix for CVE-2022-22787?

Yes, the fix for CVE-2022-22787 is to update Zoom Meetings to version 5.10.0 or later.

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