What is CVE-2023-49647?

CVE-2023-49647 is a high-severity vulnerability in Microsoft Windows, classified under Incorrect Privilege Assignment. CVSS score: 8.8/10. Published 2024-01-12.

How severe is CVE-2023-49647?

High severity. CVSS v3 base score is 8.8 out of 10.

Privilege escalation in Microsoft Windows

CVE-2023-49647

Improper access control in Zoom Desktop Client for Windows, Zoom VDI Client for Windows, and Zoom SDKs for Windows before version 5.16.10 may allow an authenticated user to conduct an escalation of privilege via local access.

EPSS: 0.002 (15.8th percentile) — read the EPSS interpretation.

CVSS v3 metric

CVSS v3 base score 8.8 (High). Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H.

Affected products

Microsoft Windows
Zoom Meeting_software_development_kit
Zoom Video_software_development_kit
Zoom Virtual_desktop_infrastructure
Zoom
Zoom Video Communications, Inc. Desktop Client For Windows, Vdi And Sdks Windows Before Version 5.16.10 — versions before 5.16.0

Weakness classification (CWE)

CWE-266 — Incorrect Privilege Assignment

References

security@zoom.us (Vendor Advisory)

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2023-49647?: CVE-2023-49647 is a high-severity vulnerability in Microsoft Windows, classified under Incorrect Privilege Assignment. CVSS score: 8.8/10. Published 2024-01-12.
How severe is CVE-2023-49647?: High severity. CVSS v3 base score is 8.8 out of 10.