CVE-2024-45418

MEDIUM
Published Feb 25, 2025 Modified Mar 4, 2025 CWE-61 CWE-59

Description

Symlink following in the installer for some Zoom apps for macOS before version 6.1.5 may allow an authenticated user to conduct an escalation of privilege via network access.

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CVSS v3.1 Score

5.4
MEDIUM
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:R/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:N

Weakness Type (CWE)

CWE-61 CWE-61
CWE-59 CWE-59

Affected Products

Vendor Product
zoom meeting_software_development_kit
zoom rooms
zoom video_software_development_kit
zoom workplace_desktop

References

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2024-45418? +
Symlink following in the installer for some Zoom apps for macOS before version 6.1.5 may allow an authenticated user to conduct an escalation of privilege via network access. It has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 5.4 (MEDIUM).
How severe is CVE-2024-45418? +
CVE-2024-45418 has a CVSS v3.1 score of 5.4 out of 10, rated MEDIUM. This is a medium-severity vulnerability that should be remediated as part of regular maintenance.
What products are affected by CVE-2024-45418? +
CVE-2024-45418 affects products from zoom, specifically: meeting_software_development_kit, rooms, video_software_development_kit, workplace_desktop. Check the affected products table above for specific version ranges.
How do I check if I'm vulnerable to CVE-2024-45418? +
You can use Secably's free Website Scanner to check your website for known vulnerabilities. For infrastructure scanning, use the Port Scanner to identify exposed services that may be affected. Check the vendor advisories linked above for specific patch and version information.

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