CVE-2017-15048 describes a stack-based buffer overflow in the ZoomLauncher binary of the Zoom client for Linux, affecting versions prior to 2.0.115900.1201. This vulnerability allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code by exploiting the zoommtg:// scheme handler. With a CVSS score of 8.8 (High), it presents a significant risk due to its network-based attack vector, low attack complexity, and high potential for confidentiality, integrity, and availability impacts. While not listed on the KEV catalog, a Proof-of-Concept exploit is publicly available on ExploitDB, though there is minimal community discussion or media coverage surrounding this older vulnerability.
| Vendor | Product | Version(s) | CPE |
|---|---|---|---|
< 2.0.115900.1201CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:a:zoom:zoom:*:*:*:*:*:linux:*:* |
CVSS version used by this source: 3.1
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
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The average CVE in this peer group has 0.3 InfoSec Media, 0.0 Vendor Blog, and 0.1 Security Researcher mentions.
Remediation records are not available for this CVE.