PT-2023-4692 · Zoom · Zoom Desktop Client For Windows

CVE-2023-36540 · Published 2023-08-08 · Updated 2023-08-11

Positive Technologies (AI Summary)

CVSS v3.1

7.8

High

Base vector

AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Name of the Vulnerable Software and Affected Versions Zoom Desktop Client for Windows versions prior to 5.14.5

Description The issue is related to an untrusted search path in the installer, which may allow an authenticated user to enable an escalation of privilege via local access. This could potentially be exploited by an attacker to gain elevated privileges.

Recommendations For versions prior to 5.14.5, update to version 5.14.5 or later to resolve the issue. As a temporary workaround, consider restricting local access to the installer to minimize the risk of exploitation.

Fix

Untrusted Search Path

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-426

Related Identifiers

BDU:2023-05113

CVE-2023-36540

Affected Products

Zoom Desktop Client For Windows

References · 8

• https://bdu.fstec.ru/vul/2023-05113 · Security Note
• https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2023-36540 · Security Note
• https://explore.zoom.us/en/trust/security/security-bulletin · Vendor Advisory
• https://osv.dev/vulnerability/CVE-2023-36540 · Vendor Advisory
• https://t.me/cibsecurity/68029 · Telegram Post
• https://twitter.com/CVEnew/status/1689164539315748864 · Twitter Post
• https://twitter.com/CVEnew/status/1688971775747801088 · Twitter Post
• https://vuldb.com/?id.236582 · Note