Risk | Low |
Patch available | YES |
Number of vulnerabilities | 1 |
CVE-ID | CVE-2021-28597 |
CWE-ID | CWE-377 |
Exploitation vector | Local |
Public exploit | N/A |
Vulnerable software Subscribe |
Premiere Elements Client/Desktop applications / Multimedia software |
Vendor | Adobe |
Security Bulletin
This security bulletin contains one low risk vulnerability.
EUVDB-ID: #VU53928
Risk: Low
CVSSv3.1: 6.8 [CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]
CVE-ID: CVE-2021-28597
CWE-ID:
CWE-377 - Insecure Temporary File
Exploit availability: No
DescriptionThe vulnerability allows a local user to escalate privileges on the system.
The vulnerability exists in the Adobe Photoshop Elements for Windows and macOS installer due to insecure temporary file creation. A local user can overwrite temporary files during installation and escalate privileges on the system.
The vulnerability affects Adobe Photoshop Elements installer version 5.2 and earlier. MitigationInstall updates from vendor's website.
Vulnerable software versionsPremiere Elements: 13.1 - 2021.1
External linkshttp://helpx.adobe.com/security/products/photoshop_elements/apsb21-46.html
Q & A
Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?
No. This vulnerability can be exploited locally. The attacker should have authentication credentials and successfully authenticate on the system.
Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?
No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.