CVE-2017-15049

Name: CVE-2017-15049
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2017-12-19T15:29:00.29+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 8.8/10EPSS 17.05%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2017-15049 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 8.8/10 on the CVSS scale. 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.. EPSS estimates a 17.05% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

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.

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

17.05%

96.7th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-78

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Zoom	Zoom	< 2.0.115900.1201

References

http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/145453/Zoom-Linux-Client-2.0.106600.0904-Command-Injection.htmlExploit, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2017/Dec/47Exploit, Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
https://github.com/convisoappsec/advisories/blob/master/2017/CONVISO-17-003.txtExploit, Third Party Advisory
https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/43354/Exploit, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/145453/Zoom-Linux-Client-2.0.106600.0904-Command-Injection.htmlExploit, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2017/Dec/47Exploit, Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
https://github.com/convisoappsec/advisories/blob/master/2017/CONVISO-17-003.txtExploit, Third Party Advisory
https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/43354/Exploit, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry

Timeline

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2017-15049?

How severe is CVE-2017-15049?

CVE-2017-15049 has a CVSS score of 8.8/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 17.05% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2017-15049?

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