CVE-2022-28756: Local Privilege Escalation in Auto Updater for Zoom Client for Meetings for macOS

Q: What is the vulnerability ID for this Zoom Client for Meetings vulnerability?

The vulnerability ID for this Zoom Client for Meetings vulnerability is CVE-2022-28756.

Q: What is the affected software for this vulnerability?

The affected software for this vulnerability is Zoom Meetings for macOS (Standard and for IT Admin) versions 5.7.3 to 5.11.5.

Q: What is the severity of CVE-2022-28756?

The severity of CVE-2022-28756 is high (7.8).

Q: Is there a fix available for CVE-2022-28756?

Yes, a fix is available for CVE-2022-28756. It is recommended to update Zoom Client for Meetings for macOS to version 5.11.5 or later.

Published Aug 15, 2022

Updated

The Zoom Client for Meetings for macOS (Standard and for IT Admin) starting with version 5.7.3 and before 5.11.5 contains a vulnerability in the auto update process. A local low-privileged user could exploit this vulnerability to escalate their privileges to root.

Affected Software

1 affected component

Zoom Meetings Macos>=5.7.3<5.11.5

Event History

Aug 15, 2022

CVE Published

via MITRE·10:11 PM

Data Sourced

via MITRE·10:11 PM

DescriptionSeverityWeakness

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the vulnerability ID for this Zoom Client for Meetings vulnerability?

The vulnerability ID for this Zoom Client for Meetings vulnerability is CVE-2022-28756.

What is the affected software for this vulnerability?

The affected software for this vulnerability is Zoom Meetings for macOS (Standard and for IT Admin) versions 5.7.3 to 5.11.5.

What is the severity of CVE-2022-28756?

The severity of CVE-2022-28756 is high (7.8).

How can a local low-privileged user exploit this vulnerability?

A local low-privileged user could exploit this vulnerability in the Zoom Client for Meetings for macOS to escalate their privileges to root.

Is there a fix available for CVE-2022-28756?