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CVE-2026-53415: CWE-416 Use after free in Zoom Communications Zoom Clients

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VulnerabilityCVE-2026-53415cvecve-2026-53415cwe-416
Published: 08/11/2026 (08/11/2026, 15:59:21 UTC)
Source: CVE Database V5
Vendor/Project: Zoom Communications
Product: Zoom Clients

Description

Use after Free in the annotator function of Zoom Clients may allow a meeting participant to achieve remote code execution of another participant via network access.

CVSS v3.1

Score 8.3high

Attack Vector
Network
Attack Complexity
High
Privileges Required
None
User Interaction
Required
Scope
Changed
Confidentiality
High
Integrity
High
Availability
High
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:R/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H

AI-Powered Analysis

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AILast updated: 08/11/2026, 16:26:48 UTC

Technical Analysis

This vulnerability is a use-after-free (CWE-416) in the annotator function of Zoom Clients. It could enable a remote attacker, who is a participant in a Zoom meeting, to execute arbitrary code on another participant's client by exploiting the flaw over the network. The CVSS v3.1 base score is 8.3, reflecting high impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability, but the attack complexity is high and user interaction is required. No vendor remediation or patch details are currently available, and no known exploits have been reported.

Potential Impact

Successful exploitation could lead to remote code execution on the victim's Zoom client, compromising confidentiality, integrity, and availability of the affected system. This could allow an attacker to take control of the victim's device within the context of the Zoom meeting application.

Mitigation Recommendations

Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until an official fix is available, users should exercise caution when joining meetings with untrusted participants and consider limiting annotation privileges. Monitor Zoom's official channels for updates and apply patches promptly once released.

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Technical Details

Data Version
5.2
Assigner Short Name
Zoom
Date Reserved
2026-06-09T10:18:05.660Z
Cvss Version
3.1
State
PUBLISHED
Remediation Level
null

Threat ID: 6a7b49e7bf8831d53902c3b9

Added to database: 08/11/2026, 16:12:23 UTC

Last enriched: 08/11/2026, 16:26:48 UTC

Last updated: 08/12/2026, 03:26:19 UTC

Views: 9

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