CVE-2023-28596: High severity zoom meetings vulnerability

Published Mar 27, 2023
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Updated

Zoom Client for IT Admin macOS installers before version 5.13.5 contain a local privilege escalation vulnerability. A local low-privileged user could exploit this vulnerability in an attack chain during the installation process to escalate their privileges to privileges to root.

Affected Software

1 affected component
Zoom Meetings Iphone Os<5.13.5

Event History

Mar 27, 2023
CVE Published
09:15 PM
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is CVE-2023-28596?

CVE-2023-28596 is a local privilege escalation vulnerability in Zoom Client for IT Admin macOS installers before version 5.13.5.

2

How severe is CVE-2023-28596?

CVE-2023-28596 has a severity rating of 7.8 (high).

3

How does CVE-2023-28596 affect Zoom Meetings?

CVE-2023-28596 affects Zoom Meetings version up to and exclusive of 5.13.5 on iPhone OS.

4

How can a local low-privileged user exploit CVE-2023-28596?

A local low-privileged user can exploit CVE-2023-28596 during the installation process of Zoom Client for IT Admin macOS to escalate their privileges to root.

5

Where can I find more information about CVE-2023-28596?

You can find more information about CVE-2023-28596 in the security bulletin on the official Zoom website: [link](https://explore.zoom.us/en/trust/security/security-bulletin/)

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