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CVE-2023-36541:
NixOS vulnerability analysis and mitigation
Overview
CVE-2023-36541 is a security vulnerability affecting Zoom Desktop Client for Windows versions before 5.14.5. The vulnerability was discovered and disclosed by Zoom Video Communications, Inc., with the initial CVE record being created on June 22, 2023, and published on August 8, 2023 (NVD).
Technical details
The vulnerability is classified as an insufficient verification of data authenticity issue (CWE-345). It has received a CVSS v3.1 base score of 8.8 (HIGH) with the vector string CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H according to NVD's assessment. Zoom's own assessment rated it slightly lower at 8.0 (HIGH) with the vector string CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H (NVD).
Impact
The vulnerability could allow an authenticated user to enable an escalation of privilege via network access, potentially compromising the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of the affected system (NVD).
Mitigation and workarounds
Users are advised to update their Zoom Desktop Client for Windows to version 5.14.5 or later to address this vulnerability (Zoom Bulletin).
Additional resources
Source: This report was generated using AI
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