CVE-2023-34118: High severity zoom rooms vulnerability

Q: What is CVE-2023-34118?

CVE-2023-34118 is a vulnerability in Zoom Rooms for Windows before version 5.14.5 that allows an authenticated user to escalate privileges via local access.

Q: How severe is CVE-2023-34118?

CVE-2023-34118 has a severity value of 7, indicating a high severity.

Q: How can I fix CVE-2023-34118?

To fix CVE-2023-34118, update Zoom Rooms for Windows to version 5.14.5 or later.

Q: Where can I find more information about CVE-2023-34118?

You can find more information about CVE-2023-34118 in the security bulletin on the Zoom website: https://explore.zoom.us/en/trust/security/security-bulletin/

Q: What is CWE-269?

CWE-269 is a generic categorization for improper privilege management vulnerabilities.

Published Jul 11, 2023

Updated

Improper privilege management in Zoom Rooms for Windows before version 5.14.5 may allow an authenticated user to enable an escalation of privilege via local access.

Affected Software

1 affected component

Zoom Rooms Windows<5.14.5

Remediation

Recommended actions to resolve this vulnerability, in priority order.

Upgrade
Upgrade Zoom Rooms for Windows to a version that resolves this vulnerability.
Fixed in 5.14.5

Event History

Jul 11, 2023

CVE Published

via MITRE·05:01 PM

Data Sourced

via MITRE·05:01 PM

DescriptionSeverityWeakness

Data Sourced

via NVD·06:15 PM

DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2023-34118?

CVE-2023-34118 is a vulnerability in Zoom Rooms for Windows before version 5.14.5 that allows an authenticated user to escalate privileges via local access.

How severe is CVE-2023-34118?

CVE-2023-34118 has a severity value of 7, indicating a high severity.

How can I fix CVE-2023-34118?

To fix CVE-2023-34118, update Zoom Rooms for Windows to version 5.14.5 or later.

Where can I find more information about CVE-2023-34118?