Risk | High |
Patch available | YES |
Number of vulnerabilities | 1 |
CVE-ID | CVE-2018-5003 |
CWE-ID | CWE-427 |
Exploitation vector | Network |
Public exploit | N/A |
Vulnerable software Subscribe |
Creative Cloud Desktop Application Universal components / Libraries / Software for developers |
Vendor | Adobe |
Security Bulletin
This security bulletin contains one high risk vulnerability.
EUVDB-ID: #VU14338
Risk: High
CVSSv3.1: 8.3 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]
CVE-ID: CVE-2018-5003
CWE-ID:
CWE-427 - Uncontrolled Search Path Element
Exploit availability: No
DescriptionThe vulnerability allows a remote attacker to compromise vulnerable system.
The vulnerability exists due to insecure .dll loading mechanism when opening files. A remote attacker can place a file along with specially crafted .dll file on a remote SBM or WebDAV share, trick the victim into opening it and execute arbitrary code on the target system with privileges of the current victim.
Successful exploitation of the vulnerability may allow an attacker to compromise vulnerable system.
MitigationUpdate to version 4.5.5.342.
Vulnerable software versionsCreative Cloud Desktop Application: 4.5.0.324 - 4.5.0.331
External linkshttp://helpx.adobe.com//security/products/creative-cloud/apsb18-20.html
Q & A
Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?
Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote non-authenticated attacker via the Internet.
Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?
No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.