Zoom Error Affecting Windows 7 Users

In a Zoom user on Windows remote code execution A vulnerability that can be exploited using the (RCE) method has been discovered. Microsoft has stopped supporting this vulnerability. In Windows 7 operating system was found.

Before Zoom Security company 0patch, which released a micro patch for a vulnerability without solving it, stated that an attacker can exploit this vulnerability remotely by convincing the user to perform a simple action to open a file.

Zoom vulnerability in Windows 7

Once the malicious document is uploaded, the attacker can launch the RCE attack, and no warning appears on the victim's screen. In all Windows versions Although this vulnerability exists in Zoom clients, only computers with the Windows 7 operating system are exposed to this attack.

0patch, in the micro patch note he published “The vulnerability can be exploited in Windows 7 and earlier versions of Windows. Although we have not tested it yet Windows Server 2008 R2 and this vulnerability is also exploited in previous versions. “No matter where you use the Zoom client, our micro patch will protect you.” he said.

Zoom also released a patch for this bug in version 5.1.3 on Windows. Those who have previously installed the micro patch released by 0patch do not need to do anything when installing the official Zoom patch. micro patch, automatically deactivates. This incident once again shows the importance of using an operating system that is still supported.

More up-to-date operating systems, such as Windows 10, continue to protect their users from discovered vulnerabilities. Although specific security updates are released for Windows 7, these for a certain fee is offered.