SB2021060904 - Multiple vulnerabilities in Adobe Creative Cloud Desktop



SB2021060904 - Multiple vulnerabilities in Adobe Creative Cloud Desktop

Published: June 9, 2021

Security Bulletin ID SB2021060904
CSH Severity
Medium
Patch available
YES
Number of vulnerabilities 2
Exploitation vector Remote access
Highest impact Code execution

Breakdown by Severity

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Description

This security bulletin contains information about 2 vulnerabilities.


1) Insecure Temporary File (CVE-ID: CVE-2021-28633)

CWE-ID: CWE-377 - Insecure Temporary File

CVSSv4: CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:P/PR:L/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Clear


The vulnerability allows a local user to escalate privileges on the system.

The vulnerability exists due to insecure temporary files handling within the installer component in the Creative Cloud Desktop. A local user can overwrite temporary files during installation and execute privileges on the system.


2) Insecure DLL loading (CVE-ID: CVE-2021-28594)

CWE-ID: CWE-427 - Uncontrolled Search Path Element

CVSSv4: CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:P/PR:N/UI:A/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Green


The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to compromise vulnerable system.

The vulnerability exists due to installer for Creative Cloud Desktop loads DLL libraries in an insecure manner. A remote attacker can place a specially crafted .dll file on a remote SMB fileshare, trick the victim into launching the installation file from that directory and execute arbitrary code on victim's system.


Remediation

Install update from vendor's website.