CVE-2024-42440
6.2 · MEDIUMOverview
CVE-2024-42440 is a medium-severity vulnerability affecting zoom meeting_software_development_kit. It was published on August 14, 2024 and has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 6.2 (MEDIUM).
This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 6.2, rated MEDIUM. It requires local or adjacent network access to exploit. Some level of privileges is required for exploitation.
Technical Description
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.
Remediation
Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from zoom. Update meeting_software_development_kit to the latest patched version. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| zoom | meeting_software_development_kit | >= 0, < 6.1.5 | Affected |
| zoom | rooms | >= 0, < 6.1.5 | Affected |
| zoom | workplace_desktop | >= 0, < 6.1.5 | Affected |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2024-42440?
CVE-2024-42440 is a medium-severity vulnerability affecting zoom meeting_software_development_kit. It was published on August 14, 2024 and has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 6.2 (MEDIUM).
How severe is CVE-2024-42440?
This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 6.2, rated MEDIUM. It requires local or adjacent network access to exploit. Some level of privileges is required for exploitation.
How do I fix or remediate CVE-2024-42440?
Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from zoom. Update meeting_software_development_kit to the latest patched version. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.
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