ZDI-CAN-13587: (Pwn2Own) Zoom Heap based Buffer Overflow Remote Code Execution Vulnerability

This vulnerability allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code on affected installations of Zoom Clients. Authentication is not required to exploit this vulnerability. The specific flaw exists within the processing of encrypted messages. The issue results from the lack of proper validation of the length of user-supplied data prior to copying it to a fixed-length heap-based buffer. An attacker can leverage this vulnerability to execute code in the context of the current user.

Affected Software

1 affected component
Zoom Client

Event History

Feb 4, 2025
Advisory Published
via ZDI·01:06 AM

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of ZDI-CAN-13587?

The severity of ZDI-CAN-13587 is critical due to its potential for arbitrary code execution without authentication.

2

How do I fix ZDI-CAN-13587?

To fix ZDI-CAN-13587, update your Zoom Client to the latest version that patches this vulnerability.

3

Who is affected by ZDI-CAN-13587?

ZDI-CAN-13587 affects all installations of Zoom Clients regardless of the operating system.

4

What kind of attack is ZDI-CAN-13587?

ZDI-CAN-13587 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code on affected installations without needing to authenticate.

5

Is there any workaround for ZDI-CAN-13587?

Currently, there are no known workarounds for ZDI-CAN-13587 aside from applying the security update.

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