CVE-2024-42441 MEDIUM

CVE-2024-42441: Zoom Workplace Desktop App for macOS, Zoom Meeting SDK for macOS, Zoom Rooms Client for macOS - Incorrect Privilege Assignment

Vendor Zoom Communications Inc.
Product Zoom Workplace Desktop App for macOS, Zoom Meeting SDK for macOS, Zoom Rooms Client for macOS
Weakness CWE-266
Published August 14, 2024
Last update October 7, 2025
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CVSS base score

6.2/10
Attack vector Physical
Attack complexity Low
Privileges required High
User interaction None
Confidentiality High
Integrity High

CVSS vector

CVSS:3.1/AV:P/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

What the vulnerability does

01Description

Incorrect privilege assignment in the installer for Zoom Workplace Desktop App for macOS, Zoom Meeting SDK for macOS and Zoom Rooms Client for macOS before 6.1.5 may allow a privileged user to conduct an escalation of privilege via local access.

Key dates

02Disclosure timeline

August 14, 2024 CVE published
October 7, 2025 Record updated

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