Zoom protects applications on Linux, macOS and Windows from potential attacks
Important security updates have been released for Zoom Workplace and Rooms Client, among others.
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Attackers can attack Zoom Workplace Desktop App, Workplace VDI Client, Rooms Client, Rooms Controller, Meeting SDK on Android, Linux, iOS, macOS and Windows. Secured versions are available for download.
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Among other things, a vulnerability (CVE-2024-39825"high") allows attackers to gain higher user rights. DoS attacks (e.g. CVE-2024-42436"medium") are also possible.
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To be prepared against the security vulnerabilities mentioned, Zoom users should ensure that they have the latest version installed.
The developers list further information on the threatened and patched issues in several warning messages:
- Zoom Workplace Apps and Rooms Clients - Buffer Overflow
- Zoom Workplace Apps, SDKs, Rooms Clients, and Rooms Controllers - Sensitive Information Exposure
- Zoom Workplace Apps, SDKs, Rooms Clients, and Rooms Controllers - Buffer Overflow
- Zoom Workplace Desktop App for macOS, Zoom Meeting SDK for macOS, Zoom Rooms Client for macOS - Improper Privilege Management
- Zoom Workplace Apps, SDKs, Rooms Clients, and Rooms Controllers - Sensitive Information Exposure
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