Zoom Annotation Flaws Could Let a Meeting Participant Hijack Another Attendee's Client
Zoom users are being urged to update their software after a newly-disclosed vulnerability
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What is the 'Zoomsday' security flaw?
The 'Zoomsday' security flaw is a vulnerability in Zoom's annotation feature during screen sharing that could allow a meeting participant to hijack another attendee's device.
Has Zoom fixed the 'Zoomsday' security flaw?
Yes, Zoom has released a patch for the 'Zoomsday' security flaw.
What should Zoom users do to protect themselves from the 'Zoomsday' security flaw?
Zoom users should update their software to the latest version to protect themselves from the 'Zoomsday' security flaw.
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Zoom has released a patch for a critical security flaw that could allow a meeting participant to hijack another attendee's device. The vulnerability, dubbed 'Zoomsday', is linked to the platform's annotation feature during screen sharing. According to Analytics Insight, Geo News and The Next Web, the flaw could enable hackers to take control of a user's computer during a call. The Next Web and SecurityWeek specify that the flaw is a zero-click code execution vulnerability.
The Next Web and SecurityWeek confirm that Zoom has addressed the issue with a software update. The Next Web and indianexpress.com note that three bugs were fixed in the update. The Next Web and Gizmodo note that the flaw does not require sophisticated AI models to exploit. The flaw affects users who have not updated their Zoom software.
The Next Web and SecurityWeek specify that the update patches the vulnerability. The Next Web and indianexpress.com note that the flaw was discovered and reported by an external security researcher. The Next Web and indianexpress.com note that the flaw was disclosed to Zoom before it was made public.
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Coverage (6)
- Zoomsday Security Flaw: Zoom Screen Sharing Puts Devices at Risk Analytics Insight · 1d ago
- Update Zoom now: Critical flaw let hackers take over your computer on call Geo News · 1d ago
- Zoom fixed three bugs that let anyone on a call take over your machine The Next Web · 1d ago
- ‘Zoomsday’ security flaw exposes new risk of screen sharing: What we know indianexpress.com · 1d ago
- Turns Out You Don't Need The Most Powerful AI Models to Cause a Major Cybersecurity Incident Gizmodo · 1d ago
- Zoom Patches Zero-Click Code Execution Vulnerability SecurityWeek · 1d ago
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