CVE-2017-15048 Memory corruption in n/a
Remote attackers can execute arbitrary code via a stack-based buffer overflow in the Zoom Linux client's scheme handler.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- A user has to click or open something
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2017-15048?
CVE-2017-15048 is a high-severity memory corruption vulnerability in Zoom Zoom, published on 19 Dec 2017. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, and only if a user opens a file or follows a link.
Official description
Stack-based buffer overflow in the ZoomLauncher binary in the Zoom client for Linux before 2.0.115900.1201 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code by leveraging the zoommtg:// scheme handler.
Weakness: CWE-119
Which versions are affected by CVE-2017-15048?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Zoom Zoom.
How do I fix CVE-2017-15048?
No fix has been published for CVE-2017-15048 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Upgrade to the fixed version. Memory-safe languages, compiler hardening and fuzzing prevent most new cases. More about Memory corruption.
Is CVE-2017-15048 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2017-15048 exists.
Public exploit code: 1 Exploit-DB entry.
Other vulnerabilities in Zoom Zoom
Sources
Also known as GHSA-4fw3-9926-rq8q.