CVE-2024-42440

Name: CVE-2024-42440
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2024-08-14T17:15:17.757+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

MEDIUMCVSS 6.7/10EPSS 0.21%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2024-42440 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 6.7/10 on the CVSS scale. Improper privilege management in the installer for Zoom Workplace Desktop App for macOS, Zoom Meeting SDK for macOS and Zoom Rooms Client for macOS before 6.1.5 may allow a privileged user to conduct an escalation of privilege via local access.. EPSS estimates a 0.21% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Improper privilege management in the installer for Zoom Workplace Desktop App for macOS, Zoom Meeting SDK for macOS and Zoom Rooms Client for macOS before 6.1.5 may allow a privileged user to conduct an escalation of privilege via local access.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

6.7/10

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

EPSS Probability

0.21%

11.5th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-269

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Zoom	Meeting Software Development Kit	< 6.1.5
Zoom	Rooms	< 6.1.5
Zoom	Workplace Desktop	< 6.1.5

References

https://www.zoom.com/en/trust/security-bulletin/zsb-24034Vendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Aug 14, 2024
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Analyzed

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2024-42440?

How severe is CVE-2024-42440?

CVE-2024-42440 has a CVSS score of 6.7/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.21% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2024-42440?

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