What is the severity of CVE-2024-42441?

CVE-2024-42441 is considered a high severity vulnerability due to its potential for privilege escalation.

How do I fix CVE-2024-42441?

To mitigate CVE-2024-42441, ensure that you upgrade to Zoom Workplace Desktop App, Zoom Meeting SDK, or Zoom Rooms Client for macOS version 6.1.5 or later.

Who is affected by CVE-2024-42441?

CVE-2024-42441 affects users of the Zoom Workplace Desktop App, Zoom Meeting SDK, and Zoom Rooms Client for macOS before version 6.1.5.

What type of vulnerability is CVE-2024-42441?

CVE-2024-42441 is an improper privilege management vulnerability that can be exploited through local access.

Can CVE-2024-42441 be exploited remotely?

No, CVE-2024-42441 requires local access to exploit the vulnerability.

Vulnerability/
CVE-2024-42441

medium

6.7

CWE

269

14/8/2024

28/8/2024

CVE-2024-42441: Zoom Workplace Desktop App for macOS, Zoom Meeting SDK for macOS, Zoom Rooms Client for macOS - Improper Privilege Management

First published: Wed Aug 14 2024(Updated: )

Improper privilege management in the installer for Zoom Workplace Desktop App for macOS, Zoom Meeting SDK for macOS and Zoom Rooms Client for macOS before 6.1.5 may allow a privileged user to conduct an escalation of privilege via local access.

Credit: security@zoom.us

Affected Software	Affected Version	How to fix
Zoom Meeting Software Development Kit	<6.1.5
Zoom Rooms	<6.1.5
Zoom Workplace	<6.1.5

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Reference Links

https://www.zoom.com/en/trust/security-bulletin/zsb-24034

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2024-42441?
CVE-2024-42441 is considered a high severity vulnerability due to its potential for privilege escalation.
How do I fix CVE-2024-42441?
To mitigate CVE-2024-42441, ensure that you upgrade to Zoom Workplace Desktop App, Zoom Meeting SDK, or Zoom Rooms Client for macOS version 6.1.5 or later.
Who is affected by CVE-2024-42441?
CVE-2024-42441 affects users of the Zoom Workplace Desktop App, Zoom Meeting SDK, and Zoom Rooms Client for macOS before version 6.1.5.
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2024-42441?
CVE-2024-42441 is an improper privilege management vulnerability that can be exploited through local access.
Can CVE-2024-42441 be exploited remotely?
No, CVE-2024-42441 requires local access to exploit the vulnerability.

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