Zero-day flaw in Zoom could allow hackers to execute arbitrary code, researchers warn

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Remote code execution vulnerability exists in Zoom Client for Windows, according to researchers
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Remote code execution vulnerability exists in Zoom Client for Windows, according to researchers

0patch has released a free patch for older Windows machines

Researchers at cyber security firm 0patch claim to have uncovered a remote code execution (RCE) zero-day vulnerability in Zoom Client for Windows, which could enable hackers to run arbitrary code on vulnerable...

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