CVE-2022-36929: Local Privilege Escalation in Zoom Rooms for Windows Clients
The Zoom Rooms Installer for Windows prior to 5.12.6 contains a local privilege escalation vulnerability. A local low-privileged user could exploit this vulnerability during the install process to escalate their privileges to the SYSTEM user.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2022-36929?
CVE-2022-36929 is a local privilege escalation vulnerability in the Zoom Rooms Installer for Windows prior to version 5.12.6.
Who is affected by CVE-2022-36929?
Any user running Zoom Rooms Installer for Windows versions prior to 5.12.6 is affected by CVE-2022-36929.
How does CVE-2022-36929 impact users?
CVE-2022-36929 allows a local low-privileged user to escalate their privileges to the SYSTEM user during the install process.
What is the severity of CVE-2022-36929?
CVE-2022-36929 has a severity score of 7.8, which is classified as high.
How can I fix CVE-2022-36929?
To fix CVE-2022-36929, users should update their Zoom Rooms Installer for Windows to version 5.12.6 or newer.