CVE-2017-15048

Name: CVE-2017-15048
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2017-12-19T15:29:00.243+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 8.8/10EPSS 10.16%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2017-15048 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 8.8/10 on the CVSS scale. 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.. EPSS estimates a 10.16% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

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.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

8.8/10

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

EPSS Probability

10.16%

95.1th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-119

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Zoom	Zoom	< 2.0.115900.1201

References

http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/145452/Zoom-Linux-Client-2.0.106600.0904-Buffer-Overflow.htmlExploit, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2017/Dec/46Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
https://github.com/convisoappsec/advisories/blob/master/2017/CONVISO-17-002.txtExploit, Issue Tracking, Third Party Advisory
https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/43355/Exploit, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/145452/Zoom-Linux-Client-2.0.106600.0904-Buffer-Overflow.htmlExploit, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2017/Dec/46Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
https://github.com/convisoappsec/advisories/blob/master/2017/CONVISO-17-002.txtExploit, Issue Tracking, Third Party Advisory
https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/43355/Exploit, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry

Timeline

Published: Dec 19, 2017
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2017-15048?

How severe is CVE-2017-15048?

CVE-2017-15048 has a CVSS score of 8.8/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 10.16% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2017-15048?

Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

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Source: NVD / NIST