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CVE-2017-15049

The ZoomLauncher binary in the Zoom client for Linux before 2.0.115900.1201 does not properly sanitize user input when c

The ZoomLauncher binary in the Zoom client for Linux before 2.0.115900.1201 does not properly sanitize user input when constructing a shell command, which allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code by leveraging the zoommtg:// scheme handler.

HIGH · CVSS 8.8 EPSS 0.16977
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  • EPSS ≥ 0.10 - elevated exploitation probability
  • EPSS percentile: top 5% of all CVEs by exploitation likelihood
  • Public exploit or PoC is available
  • CVSS base score ≥ 7.0
Sigma rules0 YARA rules0
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Weakness Classification

CWE-78Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an OS Command ('OS Command Injection')
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Affected Products & Versions

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zoom< 2.0.115900.1201
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Public Exploits & PoCs

4
dosZoom Linux Client 2.0.106600.0904 - Command Injectionverified
pocpacketstormsecurity.com · Zoom-Linux-Client-2.0.106600.0904-Command-Injection.htmlpacketstormsecurity.com
pocgithub.com · CONVISO-17-003.txtgithub.com
pocwww.exploit-db.com · 43354www.exploit-db.com
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Detection Rules (IDS/IPS)

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et-openET EXPLOIT Zoom Linux Client Command Injection (CVE-2017-15049)bad-unknown
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Scoring & Timeline

8.8
HIGH · CVSS v3.1 · cve@mitre.org
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Attack Vector
Network Adjacent Local Physical
Attack Complexity
Low High
Privileges Required
None Low High
User Interaction
None Required
Scope
Unchanged Changed
Confidentiality
None Low High
Integrity
None Low High
Availability
None Low High
Published to NVD19 Dec 2017 · 03:29 PM
CVSS VectorCVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
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References & Sources

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Source URLs (vendor pages, mailing lists, write-ups). Exploit/PoC links are in their own section above to avoid duplication.
http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2017/Dec/47ExploitMailing ListThird Party Advisory
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