CVE-2024-27247: Zoom Desktop Client for macOS - Improper Privilege Management

Severity: medium (CVSS 6.7 v3.1)
Exploited in the wild: not listed in CISA KEV
EPSS: 0.1% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days
Public exploit or detection template: none known
Published: 2024-04-09 · updated 2026-06-17
Weakness: CWE-347

Description

Improper privilege management in the installer for Zoom Desktop Client for macOS before version 5.17.10 may allow a privileged user to conduct an escalation of privilege via local access.

Affected products

Zoom Video Communications, Inc. Zoom Desktop Client for Windows: before 5.17.10 — fixed in 5.17.10

How to fix

Upgrade to a fixed version: Zoom Video Communications, Inc. Zoom Desktop Client for Windows 5.17.10. Check the vendor advisory for mitigations.

References

https://www.zoom.com/en/trust/security-bulletin/zsb-24012/
https://www.zoom.com/en/trust/security-bulletin/zsb-24012/

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