# Zoom fixes critical flaw letting hackers control devices

2026-08-12T22:06:36+00:00 | Technology | Indian Opinion Desk

Corroboration: 2 independent outlets

Zoom has patched a critical security flaw that could let an attacker remotely take control of another user's device during a live meeting. Researchers discovered a memory-corruption bug in Zoom's annotation feature affecting all Zoom Workplace clients on supported platforms before versions 7.1.5 and 7.0.6. Three vulnerabilities, tracked as CVE-2026-53413, CVE-2026-53414 and CVE-2026-53415 and collectively dubbed 'Zoomsday', have been identified. Zoom states user interaction is necessary for an attack. Researchers rate the flaws as critical while Zoom rates them high severity. Users should update to the latest version and enable passcodes and waiting rooms.

## Coverage

- gadgets360.com <https://www.gadgets360.com/apps/news/zoom-flaw-hackers-remote-control-bug-fixes-versions-affected-devices-a-security-11899588>
- timesnownews.com <https://www.timesnownews.com/technology-science/zoom-has-3-security-flaws-who-is-at-risk-what-can-hackers-do-and-how-to-stay-safe-article-155607541>

Tags: memory corruption, patch, remote code execution, security flaw, Zoom
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