CVE-2025-0151
📋 TL;DR
This CVE describes a use-after-free vulnerability in Zoom Workplace Apps that allows authenticated users to escalate privileges through network access. The vulnerability affects users of Zoom Workplace applications who have network connectivity to vulnerable systems. Attackers could potentially gain elevated privileges on affected systems.
💻 Affected Systems
- Zoom Workplace Apps
📦 What is this software?
Rooms by Zoom
Rooms by Zoom
Rooms by Zoom
Rooms by Zoom
⚠️ Risk & Real-World Impact
Worst Case
An authenticated attacker could gain administrative privileges on the system, potentially leading to complete system compromise, data exfiltration, or lateral movement within the network.
Likely Case
An authenticated user could elevate their privileges beyond their intended level, potentially accessing sensitive data or performing unauthorized administrative actions.
If Mitigated
With proper network segmentation and least privilege access controls, the impact would be limited to the specific application scope rather than full system compromise.
🎯 Exploit Status
Requires authenticated access and knowledge of the vulnerability; exploitation likely requires understanding of memory corruption techniques
🛠️ Fix & Mitigation
✅ Official Fix
Patch Version: Check Zoom advisory ZSB-25010 for patched versions
Vendor Advisory: https://www.zoom.com/en/trust/security-bulletin/zsb-25010/
Restart Required: No
Instructions:
1. Visit the Zoom security advisory ZSB-25010. 2. Identify affected versions. 3. Update Zoom Workplace Apps to the latest patched version. 4. Verify the update completed successfully.
🔧 Temporary Workarounds
Network Segmentation
allRestrict network access to Zoom Workplace Apps to only trusted users and networks
Least Privilege Access
allImplement strict access controls to limit authenticated users to minimum necessary privileges
🧯 If You Can't Patch
- Implement strict network segmentation to isolate vulnerable systems
- Apply principle of least privilege to all user accounts accessing Zoom Workplace Apps
🔍 How to Verify
Check if Vulnerable:
Check Zoom Workplace App version against affected versions listed in ZSB-25010 advisoryCheck Version:
In Zoom Workplace App: Settings > About > VersionVerify Fix Applied:
Verify Zoom Workplace App version is updated to patched version specified in ZSB-25010📡 Detection & Monitoring
Log Indicators:
- Unusual privilege escalation attempts
- Multiple failed authentication attempts followed by successful privileged access
- Abnormal process creation by Zoom applications
Network Indicators:
- Unusual network traffic patterns to/from Zoom applications
- Suspicious authentication requests
SIEM Query:
source="zoom" AND (event_type="privilege_escalation" OR event_type="authentication_failure")