CVE-2024-39825: 
Zoom Client vulnerability analysis and mitigation

A buffer overflow vulnerability (CVE-2024-39825) was discovered in Zoom Workplace Apps and Rooms Clients. The vulnerability was disclosed on August 13, 2024, and received a high severity CVSS score of 8.5. The flaw affects multiple Zoom products including Workplace Desktop Apps (Linux, Windows, macOS), Workplace VDI Client (Windows), Workplace App (iOS, Android), and Zoom Rooms App (Windows, Mac, iPad) versions prior to 6.0.0 (Zoom Advisory, Security Online).

The vulnerability is classified as an out-of-bounds write (CWE-787) and heap-based buffer overflow (CWE-122). It received a CVSS v3.1 base score of 8.5 (High) with the vector string CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:L/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H, indicating network accessibility, high attack complexity, low privileges required, no user interaction needed, and high impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability (NVD).

If successfully exploited, this vulnerability could allow an authenticated attacker to conduct an escalation of privilege via network access, potentially gaining unauthorized access to sensitive system resources or data (Security Online).

Users are strongly advised to update their Zoom software to version 6.0.0 or later for most affected products, and version 5.17.13 or later for the Workplace VDI Client for Windows. Additional recommended security measures include exercising caution with email links and attachments, avoiding downloads from unverified websites, and maintaining up-to-date antivirus software (Security Online).