Improper access control in Adobe Creative Cloud Desktop Application



Risk High
Patch available YES
Number of vulnerabilities 1
CVE-ID CVE-2021-43019
CWE-ID CWE-284
Exploitation vector Network
Public exploit N/A
Vulnerable software
 Creative Cloud Desktop Application
Universal components / Libraries / Software for developers

Vendor Adobe

Security Bulletin

This security bulletin contains one high risk vulnerability.

1) Improper access control

EUVDB-ID: #VU58353

Risk: High

CVSSv4.0: 6.1 [CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:A/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Amber]

CVE-ID: CVE-2021-43019

CWE-ID: CWE-284 - Improper Access Control

Exploit availability: No

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to gain unauthorized access to otherwise restricted functionality.

The vulnerability exists due to improper access restrictions within the product installer. A remote attacker can bypass implemented security restrictions and gain unauthorized access to the application.

Mitigation

Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

Creative Cloud Desktop Application: - - 5.5

CPE2.3 External links

https://helpx.adobe.com/security/products/creative-cloud/apsb21-111.html
https://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-21-1333/


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.



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