Insecure Temporary File in Creative Cloud Desktop Application - CVE-2021-28633
Published: June 9, 2021
Vulnerability identifier: #VU53960
CSH Severity: Low
CVSS v4: 7.3 [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]
CVE-ID: CVE-2021-28633
CWE-ID: CWE-377
Exploitation vector: Local access
Exploit availability:
No public exploit available
Vulnerability details
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.
Affected software
Creative Cloud Desktop Application
How to mitigate CVE-2021-28633
Install updates from vendor's website.
Creative Cloud Desktop Application - update to 5.4.5.550