Security Alert: Urgent Zoom Patch
Date:
2022-08-15 19:18:00
Status:
Closed
Brief Description:
A high vulnerability in Zoom Meeting App for macOS may allow malicious actors, if successful, to
gain root privileges. Patch now.
Current Status:
N/A
Services Affected:
Certified Desktop
Subsites Affected:
Zoom
Full Description:
A high vulnerability in Zoom Meeting App for macOS may allow malicious actors, if successful, to gain root privileges. Currently, the version 5.7.3 to version 5.11.3 of the Zoom macOS app contained a vulnerability that can be exploited by local low-privileged users to gain root privileges to the macOS. Patch now.
For Zoom App:
To check if your Zoom Meeting App is updated, navigate to Zoom.us > About Zoom. If your App is listed as 5.11.5 or higher, you are protected.
Users should apply the following updates:
• Zoom 5.11.5 or higher
Certified Desktop customers:
• macOS: Zoom updates are currently available and it has an installation deadline of 4:00pm on Tuesday, August 16.
Users who do not have a managed computer should check for updates and install them.
For more information refer to the references below.
https://explore.zoom.us/en/trust/security/security-bulletin/
https://www.theverge.com/2022/8/12/23303411/zoom-defcon-root-access-privilege-escalation-hack-patrick-wardle
For Zoom App:
To check if your Zoom Meeting App is updated, navigate to Zoom.us > About Zoom. If your App is listed as 5.11.5 or higher, you are protected.
Users should apply the following updates:
• Zoom 5.11.5 or higher
Certified Desktop customers:
• macOS: Zoom updates are currently available and it has an installation deadline of 4:00pm on Tuesday, August 16.
Users who do not have a managed computer should check for updates and install them.
For more information refer to the references below.
https://explore.zoom.us/en/trust/security/security-bulletin/
https://www.theverge.com/2022/8/12/23303411/zoom-defcon-root-access-privilege-escalation-hack-patrick-wardle
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