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CVE-2019-13567

The Zoom Client before 4.4.53932.0709 on macOS allows remote code execution, a different vulnerability than CVE-2019-13450. If the ZoomOpener daemon (aka the hidden web server) is running, but the Zoom Client is not installed or can't be opened, an attacker can remotely execute code with a maliciously crafted launch URL. NOTE: ZoomOpener is removed by the Apple Malware Removal Tool (MRT) if this tool is enabled and has the 2019-07-10 MRTConfigData.

Security Impact Summary

This vulnerability carries a HIGH severity rating with a CVSS v3.1 score of 8.8, indicating it can be exploited remotely over the network with relatively low complexity though user interaction is required and does not require pre-existing privileges . The vulnerability impacts confidentiality (data exposure), integrity (unauthorized modifications), and availability (service disruption) for affected systems. Impacting 1 product from zoom organizations running these solutions should prioritize assessment and patching.

Historical Context

First disclosed in 2019, this vulnerability was reported during a period defined by widespread IoT adoption challenges, mobile security concerns, and the emergence of advanced persistent threat (APT) techniques. Contemporary mitigation strategies focused on secure development practices and third-party component vetting.

Published

2019-07-12T04:15:10.900

Last Modified

2024-11-21T04:25:11.700

Status

Modified

Source

[email protected]

Severity

CVSSv3.1: 8.8 (HIGH)

CVSSv2 Vector

AV:N/AC:M/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:P

Access Vector: NETWORK
Access Complexity: MEDIUM
Authentication: NONE
Confidentiality Impact: PARTIAL
Integrity Impact: PARTIAL
Availability Impact: PARTIAL

Exploitability Score

8.6

Impact Score

6.4

Weaknesses

Type: Primary
CWE-78

Affected Vendors & Products

Type	Vendor	Product	Version/Range	Vulnerable?
Application	zoom	zoom	< 4.4.53932.0709	Yes

References

https://gist.github.com/wbowling/13f9f90365c171806b9ffba2c841026b Third Party Advisory ([email protected])
https://support.zoom.us/hc/en-us/articles/201361963-New-Updates-for-Mac-OS Release Notes, Vendor Advisory ([email protected])
https://twitter.com/JLLeitschuh/status/1149420685405708295 Third Party Advisory ([email protected])
https://twitter.com/JLLeitschuh/status/1149422543658520578 Third Party Advisory ([email protected])
https://twitter.com/riskybusiness/status/1149125147019767814 Third Party Advisory ([email protected])
https://twitter.com/wcbowling/status/1149457231504498689 Exploit, Third Party Advisory ([email protected])
https://twitter.com/wcbowling/status/1166998107667619841 Third Party Advisory ([email protected])
https://gist.github.com/wbowling/13f9f90365c171806b9ffba2c841026b Third Party Advisory (af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108)
https://support.zoom.us/hc/en-us/articles/201361963-New-Updates-for-Mac-OS Release Notes, Vendor Advisory (af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108)
https://twitter.com/JLLeitschuh/status/1149420685405708295 Third Party Advisory (af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108)
https://twitter.com/JLLeitschuh/status/1149422543658520578 Third Party Advisory (af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108)
https://twitter.com/riskybusiness/status/1149125147019767814 Third Party Advisory (af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108)
https://twitter.com/wcbowling/status/1149457231504498689 Exploit, Third Party Advisory (af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108)
https://twitter.com/wcbowling/status/1166998107667619841 Third Party Advisory (af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108)

How SecUtils Interprets This CVE

SecUtils normalizes and enriches National Vulnerability Database (NVD) records by standardizing vendor and product identifiers, aggregating vulnerability metadata from both NVD and MITRE sources, and providing structured context for security teams. For zoom's affected products, we extract Common Platform Enumeration (CPE) data, Common Weakness Enumeration (CWE) classifications, CVSS severity metrics, and reference data to enable rapid vulnerability prioritization and asset correlation. This record contains no exploit code, proof-of-concept instructions, or attack methodologies—only defensive intelligence necessary for patch management, risk assessment, and security operations.